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Trust

Trust Books for Kids | Wonderlit

2,839 books about trust

0–3 yrs315 books

4–7 yrs495 books

8–11 yrs793 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Notes from My Captivity

For the teen exploring the blurred lines between truth and folklore, or those grappling with the complexities of family

Cover of Willow and Twig

Willow and Twig

For the child adjusting to a sudden change in family life or learning to trust that they will be cared for after experie

Cover of Graffiti Moon

For the teen who expresses themselves through art and is beginning to navigate the complicated, exciting world of first

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12–18 yrs

1192 books

A Is for Elizabeth #2

Big Mouth Elizabeth

Rachel Vail

For the child who struggles to keep a secret or often blurts out the wrong thing at the wrong time.

Ages 7–10

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By These Ten Bones

Clare B. Dunkle

For the reader grappling with the fear of the unknown and the struggle to protect one's community from a hidden, encroac

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Totally Confidential

For the child who loves solving problems and wants to be the go-to person for advice, but learns that keeping secrets is

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Orbiting Jupiter

Gary D. Schmidt

For those seeking to understand the weight of responsibility and the power of chosen family, this moving story explores

Cover of Juan Verdades

Folklore of the American Southwest comes alive in this bilingual tale from a master storyteller and pioneer of English a

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At Daddy's on Saturdays

Linda Walvoord Girard

Katie works through her sadness and anger after her parents' divorce, discovering that a loving bond with her father rem

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The Syrena Legacy #1

For the teen navigating a changing identity and the intensity of first love while discovering they belong to a world hid

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A Dog Like Daisy #2

Luna Howls At The Moon

Kristin O'Donnell Tubb

Luna, a dedicated dog in training, shares her perspective on protecting and comforting a group of children as they navig

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A Friend Like Iggy

For children who experience the world with sensory sensitivities or need a steady paw to hold. Discover how a real servi

Cover of Rag and Bone Shop: A Novel, The

Rag and Bone Shop: A Novel, The

Darkness and betrayal take center stage in this unsettling thriller where an innocent boy faces a relentless interrogati

Cover of Don't Go!

Jane Breskin Zalben

For the toddler or preschooler struggling with the transition to daycare or school. This gentle story validates the big

Cover of Masterminds

The town of Serenity seems perfect until Eli Frieden reaches the edge of the city limits and discovers his entire life i

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Words on Bathroom Walls

For the teenager navigating the weight of a mental health diagnosis while trying to find connection and normalcy in the

Cover of Lies I Told

For the teen questioning their family's choices, this suspenseful thriller explores the tension between inherited loyalt

Cover of Love on the Net

Love on the Net

Clementine turns to the internet to keep her romance alive when Julian moves to Barbados, only to find another girl vyin

Cover of Won Ton: A Cat Tale Told in Haiku

Won Ton: A Cat Tale Told in Haiku

A sleek gray cat named Won Ton narrates his journey from shelter life to a new home through the clever and rhythmic stru

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Eye of the Wolf

For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling to connect with someone very different from themselves. A quie

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Call of the Crow Quartet #1

When We Vanished

Alanna Peterson

For the teen feeling overwhelmed by family secrets or the heavy weight of being 'the responsible one' while navigating a

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The Murder Notebooks #1

For the teen feeling unsettled by family secrets or a sudden change in their home life, this story offers a mirror for n

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Silent Unseen, The

Maria risks everything to save a man from the Soviet police, only to realize he belongs to a resistance group she’s been

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The Berenstain Bears First Time Books

The Berenstain Bears Safe and Sound

Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

For children who need a gentle reminder about the importance of safety rules at home, at play, and in the neighborhood.