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Books for Being Left Out

626 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding

For the child feeling pushed aside by a special adult's new partner. Explore traditional Chinese wedding customs through

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The Bloody Mary Saga

Hillary Monahan

For the teenager who loves the thrill of an urban legend and is looking for a chilling way to explore the weight of curi

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Lottie and Herbie #2

Lottie's New Friend

Petra Mathers

For the child who feels a pang of jealousy when their best friend finds someone new to play with.

Ages 4–8

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Three Pebbles and a Song

Eileen Spinelli

For the child whose unique talents don't always fit the 'practical' mold, this story celebrates how art and music nouris

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Fairy Tale Reform School #4

For the child grappling with the shock of a sibling's sudden change in behavior or wondering if people are truly as 'goo

Cover of The Manifesto on How to Be Interesting

The Manifesto on How to Be Interesting

For the teenager grappling with the pressure to be perfect online, this raw story explores the cost of popularity and th

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Squire & Knight #1

Squire & Knight

For the child who feels their hard work goes unnoticed or struggles with a bossy partner who takes all the credit.

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Crafty Cat and the Crafty Camp Crisis

Charise Mericle Harper

For the creative child who feels pressure to be the best and struggles when art projects don't turn out perfectly.

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Luke Goes to Bat

For the child who feels discouraged when they aren't the best at a new skill. A tender story about perseverance, grandmo

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Camp Confidential #15

Blogging Buddies

Melissa J. Morgan

For the child navigating the ups and downs of long-distance friendships and the pressure of keeping up appearances onlin

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Monster Mischief

For the child who fears making a mistake will ruin a big event, this playful story shows how a little kindness and shari

Cover of I Hate School

For the child who claims they despise everything about school, but secretly has a blast. This story uses humor to bridge

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The Hamlet Chronicles #3

Three Rotten Eggs

Gregory Maguire

For the child navigating tricky social circles or facing a new bully, this story offers a humorous take on standing your

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Emmie & Friends #5

For the child feeling torn between different social circles or struggling to pursue a 'uncool' hobby while maintaining t

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For the child who has ever felt like they don't quite belong or is worried about being 'found out' by their peers.

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The Adventures of Aku

For the child exploring why friends sometimes disagree, this rhythmic West African tale reveals how a cat and dog's ques

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Lucille the Pig

Lucille Camps In

For the child who feels left out of big-kid adventures, this cozy story shows how a little creativity and a parent's lov

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Saving Montgomery Sole

For the teen who feels like an outsider, navigating the friction of small-town life, diverse family dynamics, and the se

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A Very Ninja Christmas

For the child feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of the holidays, this story balances festive chaos with the quiet

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Jig, Fig, and Mrs. Pig

For the child learning that kindness is its own reward while rudeness has consequences. This funny fairy tale reimaginin

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The Six Rules of Maybe

For the teenager who feels invisible while caring for everyone else, this story explores finding your own voice when fam

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Jacob Wonderbar #3

Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp

Nathan Bransford

For the child grappling with the feeling that the world has changed too fast, this high-energy space adventure explores

Cover of Odds & Ends

For the child preparing to say goodbye to middle school and navigate the bittersweet transition of growing up and moving

Cover of One-Eye! Two-Eyes! Three-Eyes! A Very Grimm Fairy Tale

One-Eye! Two-Eyes! Three-Eyes! A Very Grimm Fairy Tale

For the child who feels like the 'odd one out' in their own family, this magical retelling celebrates staying true to yo

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