Books for Becoming a Big Kid for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about becoming a big kid recommended for kids ages 12–18.

117 books

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For the child adjusting to the news of a new baby while navigating playground bets and the pressure to prove they can do

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Usborne Facts of Life

For the pre-teen who has questions about their changing body. This classic guide provides clear, factual explanations ab

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Usborne Music Guides

Learn to Play Guitar

Louisa Somerville, Tim Pells

For the aspiring young musician ready to pick up their first instrument, this guide provides the building blocks for mus

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The City of Lost Stories #1

Where There Be Monsters

Alby C. Williams

For the child who feels a fierce protective streak for their siblings and loves exploring the unknown, even when it feel

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The Silver Arrow #1

The Silver Arrow

For the child who wonders how they can help a changing world, this magical journey transforms a boring birthday into a h

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How to Money: Your Ultimate Visual Guide to the Basics of Finance

Jean Chatzky, Kathryn Tuggle

For the teen ready to take charge of her future. This visual guide breaks down the intimidating world of money into clea

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Maxine Banks is Getting Married

Lori Aurelia Williams

For the teenager grappling with the rush to grow up and the discovery that adult independence is more complicated than i

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For the child carrying a heavy secret or processing a difficult past, this story offers a path toward finding your voice

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The Swallowtail Legacy #3

Search for the Sunken Statue

Michael D. Beil

For the child who loves piecing together clues and enjoys stories about unmasking adults with secret motives during a su

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Gary Paulsen World of Adventure #4

Flight of the Hawk

For the child who thrives on self-reliance and outdoor exploration. This fast-paced adventure shows how specialized know

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The Twilight Saga #4

Stephenie Meyer

For the teen navigating major life transitions and the intensity of first love. This epic finale explores the weight of

Cover of King Arthur Sir Thomas Malory's History of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

King Arthur Sir Thomas Malory's History of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

For the child seeking a code to live by, this classic collection of legends explores the weight of honor, the strength o

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The Books of Clash #6

Legendary Legends of Legendarious Achievery

For the child who feels overlooked and is eager to prove they are capable of big things through courage and staying true

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Sketches from Nature, Intended for the Use of Young Persons

For the child who asks deep questions about right and wrong while exploring the garden, this vintage collection uses the

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang #2

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time

Frank Cottrell-Boyce

For the child who loves imagining where a magical car might take them next, this time-traveling adventure celebrates fam

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Mary Poppins #2

Mary Poppins Comes Back

For the child who thrives on wonder and needs a reminder that life's most magical moments often arrive when we least exp

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Encyclopedia Brown #1

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

Donald J. Sobol

For the child who loves a challenge and wants to prove they're as sharp as any adult: a collection of mysteries solved b

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For the teenager seeking their people and trying to bridge the gap between their suburban upbringing and their burgeonin

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Devils' Pass #1

Jeff Allen vs. the Time Suck Vampire

Justina Ireland

For the child who struggles with time management or feels like the day disappears too fast, this high-stakes space adven

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You Choose: Historical Eras

Your Life as a Cabin Attendant on the Titanic

Jessica Gunderson

For children fascinated by history's most famous shipwreck, this immersive guide puts them in the shoes of a Titanic ste

Cover of Letters on the Most Common, As Well As Important, Occasions in Life, by Cicero, ... and Other Writers of Distinguished Merit; with Many Original Letters and Cards, by the Editor ... for the Use of Young Gentlemen and Ladies

Letters on the Most Common, As Well As Important, Occasions in Life, by Cicero, ... and Other Writers of Distinguished Merit; with Many Original Letters and Cards, by the Editor ... for the Use of Young Gentlemen and Ladies

For the young person learning to navigate social expectations and formal communication. This 18th-century guide teaches

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Sardine in Outer Space #6

Sardine in Outer Space 6

Emmanuel Guibert

For the child who loves zany, unpredictable stories that break all the rules. This space adventure celebrates the wild p

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The Baby-Sitters Club #14

For the child eager to prove they are 'grown up' enough to join the big kids. This story explores the sting of being und

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The Native American Story Book #1

The Native American Story Book

For the child who wishes they could stay little forever and finds wonder in the world of make-believe.