Life with Siblings

Reach for this series when your children are navigating profound loss or feeling powerless in an unfair world. This collection of thirteen novels follows the Baudelaire siblings after they are orphaned by a tragic fire and placed in the care of the villainous Count Olaf. While the premise is dark, the heart of the story lies in the unwavering bond between the children as they use their unique talents (inventing, researching, and biting) to survive. Parents might choose this series to help children process grief through a lens of dark humor and absurdity. It validates the feeling that sometimes adults are unhelpful or even dangerous, while modeling how siblings can be each other's greatest strength. The sophisticated vocabulary and fourth wall breaking narration make it an excellent choice for a collaborative read aloud during difficult transitions.