Books for Becoming a Big Kid for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about becoming a big kid recommended for kids ages 8–11.

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Punctuation Power!

Question Marks Say What?

Michael Dahl

For the child who loves to ask why, how, and when. This playful grammar guide uses curious characters to show how questi

Ages 5–8

Math Fables #2

Math Fables Too: Making Science Count

Greg Tang

For the child who loves animals but finds math a bit tricky. This engaging book uses rhymes and nature to turn counting

Ages 4–8

Cape

Kevin Johnson

For the child who uses play and imagination to shield themselves while processing the deep sadness of losing a loved one

Ages 4–8

CatStronauts #4

CatStronauts: Slapdash Science

Drew Brockington

For the child who thrives on trial and error, this adventure celebrates how perseverance and teamwork can save the day w

Ages 7–10

Let's Talk About

Needing Attention

Joy Berry

For the child who struggles with patience or acts out when they aren't the center of attention. This guide offers practi

Ages 4–8

Historical Diaries #2

Pirate Diary: The Journal of Jake Carpenter

Richard Platt

For the child who loves details and high-seas adventure. This immersive diary brings the Golden Age of Piracy to life th

Ages 8–12

Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear

Marissa Valdez

For the child who fights their morning routine or wonders why they have to get dressed when the cat doesn't. A silly exp

Ages 4–8

Wild Animal Creatures Fun Facts Trivia

Hawk

Marilyn Trueluck

For the curious child who gazes at the sky and wonders about the lives of the creatures soaring above them.

Ages 4–8

Donavan's Word Jar #1

Donavan's Word Jar

Monalisa DeGross

For the child who loves to collect things and is ready to discover that the best way to keep something special is to sha

Ages 7–10

For Fun!

Archery for Fun!

Jana Voelke Studelska

For the child who is eager to pick up a bow for the first time, this guide provides the essential knowledge to start the

Ages 8–12

Project X Alien Adventures

The Sands of Awka

Elen Caldecott

For the young reader ready to embark on a solo adventure into an unknown world, building confidence through a fast-paced

Ages 7–11

Mary Poppins #2

Mary Poppins Comes Back

P. L. Travers

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

Ages 8–12

Gross Out Science #2

Burps, Boogers, and Other Body Functions

David Conrad

For the curious child who asks why people burp or sneeze: this lighthearted guide explains the science behind our body's

Ages 5–8

Benny and The Magic Egg #2

Benny and The Magic Egg

Ancient Oak Publishing

For the child enchanted by the possibility of magic and the joy of discovery. This whimsical story nurtures a sense of w

Ages 4–8

Horrid Henry #4

Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy

Francesca Simon

For the child who loves to test boundaries and sees the world as a series of clever challenges to be outsmarted.

Ages 6–9

Outstanding in the Rain

Frank Viva

For the child who loves wordplay and puzzles, this visual treat turns a trip to the boardwalk into a clever game of soun

Ages 4–9

Skateboarding

Angie Peterson Kaelberer

For the active child who wants to trade their bike for a board, this guide introduces the basics of skateboarding histor

Ages 6–9

Dinosaurs for Breakfast

Amy J. Lemke

For the curious child who wonders about the world, this story explores the bridge between prehistoric wonders and the ev

Ages 5–8

Bratz: Super Starz #1

Super Starz Masquerade

Christine Peymani

For the child who loves the spotlight and wants to feel like a star. This story explores how shared interests and creati

Ages 7–10

The Wild Robot #3

The Wild Robot Protects

Peter Brown

For the child grappling with news of climate change or environmental damage, this story offers a hero who turns fear int

Ages 8–12

Skippyjon Jones #5

Skippyjon Jones: Lost in Spice

Judy Schachner

For the imaginative child who turns every closet and chore into an epic quest. This high-energy romp celebrates the powe

Ages 4–8

June 29, 1999

David Wiesner

For the child who wonders 'what if' and loves to experiment: explore a world where a school science project leads to a s

Ages 5–10

Skippyjon Jones #7

Skippyjon Jones: Snow What

Judy Schachner

For the child with a boundless imagination who loves to pretend, this zany winter adventure celebrates the joy of being

Ages 4–8

Lion and the Mouse

Jerry Pinkney

For the child who feels overlooked because they are small, showing how kindness and courage can make even the tiniest pe

Ages 3–8

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