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Friendship & Social Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Friendship & Social Books for Ages 8–11

Social dynamics at chapter book age are genuinely complex. Group politics, shifting alliances, the difference between being popular and being liked. These 9,528 books help children navigate territory that is, for them, completely real and enormously important.

9,528 books

Cover of Stacey's Big Crush

The Baby-Sitters Club #65

Stacey's Big Crush

Big changes are hitting the Baby-sitters Club as Dawn prepares to move across the country just when Stacey finds herself

Cover of Stacey and the Boyfriend Trap

The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever #137

Stacey and the Boyfriend Trap

For the preteen navigating the tricky waters of dating, jealousy, and staying true to yourself when social circles colli

Cover of Freak the Mighty

Freak the Mighty #1

Freak the Mighty

Rodman Philbrick

For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to see how the right friend can transform their world. A moving look

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Cover of Surprisingly Sarah

Emmie & Friends #7

Surprisingly Sarah

Terri Libenson

For the middle schooler navigating the 'what-ifs' of social life, this story explores how a single choice can ripple thr

Ages 8–12

Cover of Some Kids

Alexandra Hoffman

Celebrate the beautiful variety of ways children move, talk, and interact. This rhythmic book helps kids understand and

Cover of Ways to Play

Lyn Miller-Lachmann

For the child who struggles to find their place in group play, this book offers gentle guidance on navigating social sit

Cover of Iggie's House

Winnie must decide what kind of person she wants to be when a Black family moves into her white neighborhood and challen

Cover of Baby-sitters' Winter Vacation

The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #3

Baby-sitters' Winter Vacation

For the child navigating friendship group dynamics while away from home. This longer adventure explores independence and

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Narwhal and Jelly #2

Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt

Join Narwhal and Jelly Jolt as they embark on three new adventures, exploring superpowers, helping lost friends, and che

Cover of The Kaya Girl

In the busy streets of Accra, Ghana, two girls from completely different worlds discover a friendship that defies social

Cover of Secret Saturdays

Secret Saturdays

Torrey Maldonado

Justin must decide if saving his best friend from a downward spiral is worth the risk of losing their friendship forever

Cover of Edgy Estella Enjoys the Sleepover Party

Worry Warriors #4

Edgy Estella Enjoys the Sleepover Party

For the child who feels nervous about staying over at a friend's house or sticking to their nighttime routine away from

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From Archie to Zack

Vincent X. Kirsch

For the child experiencing their first big crush and the nervous excitement of wanting to tell a friend how much they ma

Cover of Birthday Blues

Nikki & Deja #2

For the child feeling overlooked or anxious about their special day, this story explores the ups and downs of birthday e

Cover of My Best Friend

Mary Ann Rodman

Six-year-old Lily has the perfect best friend picked out, only to find that the gap between first and second grade is ha

Cover of Want to Play? Kids Talk about Friendliness

Want to Play? Kids Talk about Friendliness

Pamela Hill Nettleton

Eighth-grade advice columnists Frank and Tina answer real questions about how to be a good friend and handle tricky play

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Taekwondo Academy #8

For the child who is nervous about their first independent outing with friends or learning how to navigate group plans a

Cover of I Am We: A Book of Community

I Am We: A Book of Community

For the child learning how their small acts of kindness and self-care ripple out to help their neighbors, friends, and t

Cover of The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog

The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog

A shy boy and a vibrant girl bond over an unusual frog costume, but a moment of frustration threatens their new connecti

Cover of Fortunes and Frenemies

Wildseed Witch #3

Fortunes and Frenemies

For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school social circles and the pressure to belong while staying true

Cover of I Know Someone with ADHD

Understanding Health Issues #1

I Know Someone with ADHD

Help children understand how ADHD affects behavior and how to be a supportive friend with this clear, relatable guide to

Cover of My Friend Eddie

The Eddie Series #1

My Friend Eddie

For the child seeking to understand why a friend or classmate acts differently, this gentle story explains autism and se

Cover of When the World Turned Upside Down

When the World Turned Upside Down

For the child trying to make sense of big world events, this story explores how neighbors can lean on each other during

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My Friend Has #2

My Friend Has Autism

Amanda Doering Tourville

For the child curious about why a classmate or friend behaves differently, this gentle guide builds understanding throug

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