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Books for Being Left Out

627 books

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Grumpy Cat

Britta Teckentrup

For the child who prefers their own space or feels grumpy when others try to join their play. A gentle look at how a per

Ages 3–7

Paisley Hanover #3

Paisley Hanover Acts Out

Cameron Tuttle

For the teenager who feels trapped by social labels and wants to find their voice, this story explores the power and pit

Ages 12–17

Do You Love Me, Harvey Burns?

Jean Marzollo

For the teenager navigating the pain of first love while facing the harsh reality of religious prejudice and anonymous t

Ages 12–15

Imagine You and Me

Benson Shum

For the child who feels like an outsider or needs help seeing past first impressions, this story celebrates finding a ki

Ages 3–7

The New Dog

Barbara Shook Hazen

For the child who feels like the underdog or struggles to fit in with a tougher crowd. A pampered pup proves that courag

Ages 6–9

Champions on the Bench: The Cannon Street YMCA All Stars

Carole Boston Weatherford

For the child who has felt the sting of exclusion or unfair rules, this true story of a 1955 baseball team shows how to

Ages 7–11

Ronald Morgan #3

Happy Birthday, Ronald Morgan!

Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child with a summer birthday who feels left out of classroom celebrations, this gentle story provides comfort an

Ages 5–8

Humbert, Mister Firkin & the Lord Mayor of London

John Burningham

For the child who feels small or overlooked, this classic story celebrates how hard work and reliability can lead to the

For the teen or tween navigating the pressures of high stakes performance and the sting of social comparison in competit

Ages 10–14

Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper

Charles Perrault

For the child navigating feelings of unfairness or being left out, this classic tale offers hope that kindness and resil

For the child who loves being the star and feels a sting when someone new takes the spotlight. A relatable story about n

Ages 7–9

The Silent One

Joy Cowley

For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to be heard, this story explores the deep bond between a misunders

Ages 10–14

The Cabbage Patch #2

The Cabbage Patch War

Paul Jennings

For the child who has ever felt caught in the middle of a silly grown-up argument. This quirky story follows a neighborh

Ages 7–10

Daring to be Abigail

Rachel Vail

For the child feeling the pressure to be someone they aren't. Abigail navigates summer camp, the loss of her father, and

For the child who has felt misunderstood or mocked for their unique creative voice, this story celebrates finding the fr

Ages 4–8

Good Rosie!

Kate DiCamillo

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big groups or is unsure how to join in at the playground. A gentle guide to navig

Ages 4–8

Made Glorious

Lindsay Eagar

For the high-achiever struggling under the weight of perfectionism, this dark academic thriller explores the lengths a s

Ages 14–18

Robot Dreams

Sara Varon

For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet reality of friendships that change, end, or evolve. A wordless guide

Ages 8–12

What Game Shall We Play?

Pat Hutchins

For the child learning to navigate group play, this gentle story shows how a simple game can bring everyone together aft

For the child navigating the tricky waters of school cliques and friend drama when a classroom feud forces everyone to p

Ages 7–10

School Friends #2

Party at Silver Spires

Ann Bryant

For the child feeling the weight of high expectations. This story explores how to balance big responsibilities with the

For the child who notices when things aren't fair and wants to make a difference in their community.

For the child who feels overlooked or disappointed by a small role, this story helps them discover how to shine exactly

Ages 5–7

House of Night #7

Burned

P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

For the teen feeling overwhelmed by trauma and loss, this story explores the journey of piecing back together a shattere

Ages 14–18

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