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Trust

Trust Books for Kids | Wonderlit

2,709 books about trust

0–3 yrs301 books

4–7 yrs475 books

8–11 yrs763 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Fifteen-year-old Laurel’s life changes forever when a plant blooms from her back, revealing her hidden fairy identity an

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His Fair Assassin #1

For the teenager seeking their own voice and autonomy while navigating a world of restrictive expectations and complex m

Cover of Momentum

For the teen grappling with a world that feels increasingly unfair, this pulse-pounding story explores finding your voic

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12–18 yrs

1134 books

Hugging the Rock

Susan Taylor Brown

For the child grappling with the confusion of a parent's departure or the weight of a family member's mental illness.

Ages 10–14

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What Happened to Goodbye

Mclean constantly reinvents herself with every move, but as she settles into a new town, she must decide if she is final

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Jean and Jeff Sutton Sci-Fi

Lord of the Stars

Jean Sutton, Jeff Sutton

For the child who feels isolated or different, this retro space adventure explores the power of connection and the coura

Cover of What We Buried

Kate A. Boorman

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family secrets and the complicated, sometimes painful bond of growing up wit

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The Elephant Thief

For the child who feels like an underdog, this high stakes journey through Victorian England explores what it means to f

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Chaos Walking #1

The Knife of Never Letting Go

Todd Hewitt lives in a town where every thought can be heard by others, but a dark secret from the men around him forces

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A Conspiracy of Stars

For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness or questioning the ethical cost of their community's progress.

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Scarlett Wakefield #2

Kisses and Lies

Lauren Henderson

For the teenager navigating the high-stakes pressure of a new school, complex social circles, and the weight of family s

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The Summer I Learned to Fly

For the teen feeling stuck in a small-town routine who discovers that a single unexpected friendship can make the whole

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Jean and Jeff Sutton Sci-Fi

The Programmed Man

Jean Sutton, Jeff Sutton

Buried beneath the earth at Sutton Hoo lies a world of Anglo-Saxon treasures, revealing the lost history and secrets of

Cover of Watch Over Me

Mila starts a new life on a remote California farm after foster care, but mysterious gifts from her past begin to surfac

Cover of Romeo Blue

The Romeo and Juliet Code #2

For the child grappling with the uncertainty of a parent away from home or the weight of keeping big family secrets duri

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Not Afraid of Dogs

For the child who claims they are too tough for fears but secretly avoids dogs. A gentle look at overcoming a phobia thr

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The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly

Stephanie Oakes

For the teen navigating the aftermath of deep trauma, this story explores the difficult path toward healing and finding

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Absolutely Lucy #1

For the child preparing to welcome a new four-legged family member, this story explores the big changes and funny adjust

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The Arcana Chronicles #3

For the teen navigating high-stakes relationships and the heavy weight of leadership when every choice feels like a matt

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Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff

Walter Dean Myers

For the child navigating the complex social waters of middle school and looking for a place to belong in a new neighborh

Cover of When a Dad Says “I Love You”

When a Dad Says “I Love You”

For the child who needs to know that love isn't just about words, but about big bear hugs, hard work, and the quiet ways

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Year of the Tiger

For the child who thrives on high stakes and historical mysteries. This gripping Silk Road adventure explores what it me

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Take Me With You When You Go

David Levithan, Jennifer Niven

For the teenager navigating the weight of a difficult home life and the complicated hope of finding safety and independe

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The Disappearances

Emily Bain Murphy

For the teenager grappling with how the past shapes the present, this story explores how losing memories and sensory det