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Books for Being Left Out

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The Berenstain Bears Living Lights

Kindness Counts

Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

For the child learning to navigate social friction and understand that being kind is important even when others are bein

Cover of Stacey and the Bad Girls

The Baby-Sitters Club #87

Stacey and the Bad Girls

For the child feeling the pull of a new, 'cool' crowd and struggling to stay true to themselves and their old friends.

Cover of Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup #1

Pumpkin Soup

Helen Cooper

For the child who struggles with change or sharing responsibilities within a group. This cozy tale explores what happens

Ages 3–7

Cover of Karen's New Friend

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #36

Karen's New Friend

For the child navigating the excitement and occasional jealousy of making a new best friend and sharing their time with

Cover of Respect Each Other

The Berenstain Bears Living Lights

Respect Each Other

Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For children learning to navigate social conflicts and playground dynamics. This story uses the Golden Rule to show why

Cover of Karen's Chicken Pox

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #114

Karen's Chicken Pox

For the child feeling frustrated by a sudden illness that ruins their big plans. Help them navigate the disappointment o

Cover of Karen's Pizza Party

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #42

Karen's Pizza Party

For the child navigating the tricky waters of different friend groups, this story explores how to host a inclusive party

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Junie B. Jones #27

Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny

For the child who gets a little too competitive during holiday games or struggles with the 'unspoken rules' of social ga

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Junie B. Jones #27

Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny

For the child who struggles with losing or feels embarrassed when things don't go as planned.

Cover of Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly #1

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal

For the child who has a high-energy best friend and is learning how to navigate a relationship where one person often ta

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Life with Siblings

For siblings navigating grief and uncertainty together, this series offers a quirky, resilient look at staying united th

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Tracy Beaker #2

Jacqueline Wilson

For the child struggling to settle into a new home or foster family while longing for the parent they left behind.

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Fear Street #26

One Evil Summer

For the teenager who feels like a newcomer is taking over their space or senses something is deeply wrong when adults wo

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Dance Class: Letting It Go

For the young performer feeling the weight of perfectionism, this story explores how to handle competitive pressure and

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Rotten Ralph #7

Back to School for Rotten Ralph

For the child feeling anxious about a best friend making new friends at school, this funny story validates the 'rotten'

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Barbara Shook Hazen

For the child who feels like an outsider because of their unique traits, this holiday classic celebrates how being diffe

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Christopher, the lonely bear

For the little one who feels a bit left out or is looking for a first friend. Christopher's journey helps children navig

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Kathleen O'Byrne, Irish Dancer

Declan Carville

For the child who didn't make the team or get the part, this story celebrates the joy of performing for the love of it,

Cover of Every Bird a Prince

Every Bird a Prince

For the child who feels different because they don't experience the same 'crushes' as their peers, even while facing hig

Cover of The Outcasts (Brotherband Chronicles, #1)

Brotherband Chronicles #1

The Outcasts (Brotherband Chronicles, #1)

For the child who feels like an underdog and needs to see how unique skills and a band of loyal friends can turn 'outcas

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Zilpha Keatley Snyder

For the child who feels like an outsider and finds refuge in a world of make-believe with a friend who truly understands

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Nervous About Making Friends?

Suzanne T. Christian

For the child who feels butterflies in their tummy when meeting new people. This gentle guide offers practical tools to

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Anything but Typical

Nora Raleigh Baskin

For the child who feels like an outsider in a neurotypical world, this story explores the vulnerability of making your f

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For the teen or preteen who is beginning to crave independence and grapple with the heavy responsibility of making their

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