Best Books for Only Children

Most children's books assume siblings. These books center the experience of being an only child, the close parental bond, the imaginary friends, the social navigation of not having a built-in playmate.

11,725 books

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The Chase
Phyllis Root
Follow Tabby Cat on a series of energetic chases in this delightful story filled with humor and animal adventures.
Ages 4–11
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The Black Cat
Richard Powell
Join a homeless little black cat on a sweet journey to find a forever home in this charming lift-the-flap adventure for
Ages 4–11
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Miss Jump the Jockey
Allan Ahlberg
Join Miss Jump and her horse Silver in this funny tale about a family of jockeys and their quest to win the big race. A
Ages 4–11
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Great Women of the Suffrage Movement
Dana Meachen Rau
Discover the inspiring stories of the courageous leaders who fought for women's right to vote in this engaging history o
Ages 4–11
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Big Kids
K. L. Going
Starting school can be scary, but a new friend helps a young boy realize he belongs among the big kids in this heartwarm
Ages 4–11
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Dear Sarah
Elisabeth Borchers
While Sarah's father is away on a long business trip, he sends her imaginative letters from different cities to stay con
Ages 4–11
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Creed Country
Jenny Overton
Stephen and Sarah discover old letters and become obsessed with the secrets of the Creed family in this gripping histori
Ages 4–11
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Where is Polka Dots?
Samantha Berger
Join Blue on a search for her favorite missing bedtime toy and discover a heartwarming lesson about sharing with friends
Ages 4–11
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Exchange Student
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
Sabrina is thrilled to host an exchange student, but things get complicated when her guest from the Other Realm brings m
Ages 4–11
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Curious George
Curious George Hide-And-Seek Tabbed Board Book
H A Rey
Join Curious George and his animal friends for a fun game of hide-and-seek in this interactive tabbed board book perfect
Ages 1–4
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The Best of Friends
Josephine Haskell Aldridge
Tad and Squirrel are the best of friends. When they decide to swap their very different homes, they learn a gentle lesso
Ages 4–11
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I Know a Rhino
Charles Fuge
A young girl invites readers into her imaginative world where she plays with a rhino, a dragon, and other animal friends
Ages 4–11
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First Bear Hunt
Matt Chandler
Quincy’s first black bear hunt in Maine takes a turn when he breaks his leg. Now he must rely on his friends to help him
Ages 4–11
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Get Along Gang and Missing C-(R)
James Razzi
When their beloved clubhouse caboose disappears, the Get Along Gang must work together to solve the mystery and bring it
Ages 4–11
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Secret of the Changeling
Tommy Donbavand
Luke must venture into the spooky underworld to rescue his real sister after discovering that a changeling has taken her
Ages 4–11
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Where the Big Fish Are
Jonathan London
Two young boys work together to build a raft and face a fierce storm as they search for big fish in this tale of adventu
Ages 4–11
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Maggie
Ann M. Martin
Thirteen-year-old Maggie chronicles her struggles with her parents' divorce and her search for identity in this poignant
Ages 4–11
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Happy Birthday Daughter
Bry Johnson
Explore the humorous chaos of sibling rivalry and daily life as a child navigates family dynamics and seeks to be Grandm
Ages 3–7
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In a Dark Wood
Michael Cadnum
Follow the Sheriff of Nottingham as he attempts to capture the elusive Robin Hood in this tense and atmospheric historic
Ages 4–11
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Now We Can Go
Ann Jonas
A young child carefully transfers favorite toys from a toy box to a travel bag, ensuring everything is ready for a trip
Ages 4–11
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Tary the Tiger's City Mystery
B. Carey
Follow Tary the Tiger through the city in this wordless mystery. Use a cryptic map and your imagination to discover a wo
Ages 3–7
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The Perfect Place
Teresa E. Harris
When their mother can't care for them, Treasure and her sister are sent to live with a strict great-aunt in a town fille
Ages 8–11
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Mine!
Sue Heap
Amy finds it hard to share her toys with her baby brother and friends, but she soon discovers that playing together is m
Ages 4–11
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The Guardians
John Christopher
Rob escapes the crowded Conurb for the peaceful County, but discovers a dark secret behind the idyllic life in this clas
Ages 4–11