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Books for Becoming a Big Kid – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Becoming a Big Kid

24 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of They're Up to Something in There: Understanding There, Their, and They're

They're Up to Something in There: Understanding There, Their, and They're

For the early writer who keeps mixing up their homophones. This clever story provides clear, memorable examples of there

Cover of Animal Adventures on Citizenship

Animal Adventures on Citizenship

Glenda K. Ashworth

For the elementary student learning how their small actions, like helping a neighbor or keeping the park clean, affect t

Ages 6–10

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

Cover of Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy

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.

Cover of Too Much Stuff

For the child who loves to collect treasures but struggles to find the floor, this story turns the chore of tidying up i

Cover of The Order of the Unicorn

The Imaginary Veterinary #4

The Order of the Unicorn

Suzanne Selfors

For the child who loves creatures and is ready for more responsibility, this adventure follows two apprentices facing da

Cover of Seaside Adventure

The Secret Mermaid #2

Seaside Adventure

For the child who loves the ocean and dreams of secret magic. This early chapter book builds confidence through a story

Cover of French

Usborne Instant Answer Books

Annabel Warrender

For the young explorer getting ready for their first trip abroad or showing interest in a new language through fun, ever

Cover of Natterjack Toad Makes a Mighty Crunch

Natterjack Toad Makes a Mighty Crunch

For the small child with big ambitions, this humorous story follows a tiny toad determined to prove he is a mighty preda

Cover of Piggy Riddles

Dial Easy-to-Read Riddles

Katy Hall, Lisa Eisenberg

For the early reader who loves to be the life of the party, these pig-themed puns turn reading practice into a silly com

Cover of No News Is Good News

No News Is Good News

For the child who has a big idea but zero budget, this humorous story explores the creative (and often chaotic) ways bes

Cover of Stinky Riddles

Dial Easy-to-Read Riddles

Katy Hall, Lisa Eisenberg

For the child who loves silly wordplay and bathroom humor, this easy-to-read collection of skunk-themed jokes makes prac

Cover of Starting French

Usborne Hotshots #12

Starting French

Mandy Ross, Lisa Miles

For the curious learner ready to say 'Bonjour!' for the first time. This inviting workbook uses bright illustrations to

Cover of Operation Baby-Sitter

Soccer 'Cats #2

Operation Baby-Sitter

Matt Christopher

For the child feeling frustrated by new family responsibilities that interfere with their favorite activities like sport

Cover of Birdie's Lighthouse

Birdie's Lighthouse

Deborah Hopkinson

For the child who thrives on independence and responsibility, this diary-style story follows a young girl proving she ha

Cover of Harriet And The Cherry Pie

Harriet And The Cherry Pie

For the child who thrives in the kitchen or feels the weight of new responsibilities when staying with relatives, this c

Cover of Sebastian Metzger Solves a Sticky Situation

The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #4

Sebastian Metzger Solves a Sticky Situation

For the child who loves finding solutions to life's little messes and the worry that comes with making a mistake at scho

Cover of The Ice Dragon

For the child who loves to imagine hidden worlds, this classic adventure follows two siblings on a magical journey to th

Cover of Island Boy

For the child curious about how a person grows up and where they belong. This gentle story explores the cycle of life an

Cover of Easy as Pie A Guessing Game of Sayings

Easy as Pie A Guessing Game of Sayings

Marcia McClintock Folsom, Michael Folsom

For the curious child who takes every word literally. This playful alphabet guessing game helps children decode common i

Cover of Cornbread & Poppy for the Win

Cornbread & Poppy #4

Cornbread & Poppy for the Win

Matthew Cordell

For the child navigating the highs and lows of competition, this gentle story shows how true friendship and good sportsm

Cover of Back Yard Angel

Back Yard Angel

For the child who feels the weight of caring for a younger sibling while wishing for their own summer freedom.

Cover of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

For the child who loves the outdoors and wants to know how a president can also be a cowboy and a hero for nature.

Cover of The City Council

Branches of Government #5

The City Council

Terri DeGezelle

For the curious student wondering who decides where parks go or how local laws are made. This guide explains how neighbo