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Books for Blended Family

144 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Frankie and Friends Talk Adoption

Marcie Keithley, Pam Kroskie

For children who are curious about what it means to be adopted, this gentle guide uses animal friends to explain new fam

Ages 3–7

It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear

Vicki Lansky

For the child grappling with the news of a separation or divorce. This gentle guide helps little ones understand that wh

Ages 3–7

Samanthas Six Siblings

Clint Endacott

For the child in a large household learning to appreciate the unique quirks and personalities of their many brothers and

Ages 3–7

The Invisible String

The Invisible String Family Celebration

Patrice Karst

For the child who feels overwhelmed by holiday crowds or missed family members, this soothing story reaffirms that love

Ages 4–8

The Baby-Sitters Club

The Complete Guide to the Baby-Sitters Club

Ann M. Martin

For the devoted fan who wants to live in Stoneybrook, this encyclopedic companion deepens their connection to the charac

Ages 8–12

Out of the Blue

Sarah Ellis

For the child navigating a major family shift, this story explores the complicated feelings of discovering a long-held f

Ages 9–13

This Journal Belongs to Indi: A Cinderella Fractured Fairy Tale

Stephanie True Peters

For the child navigating the ups and downs of a blended family, this modern diary captures the humor and heart of findin

Ages 8–12

The Penderwicks #5

The Penderwicks at Last

Jeanne Birdsall

For the child navigating the bittersweet transition of growing up, this nostalgic finale celebrates the enduring magic o

Ages 8–12

Outside Beauty

Cynthia Kadohata

For the teen navigating complex family dynamics and the sudden separation of siblings who must find their own worth beyo

Ages 12–17

Toads and Diamonds

Charlotte S. Huck

For the child learning how their words and attitude affect others. This classic tale uses magical gifts to show that kin

Ages 4–8

Three Tasks for a Dragon

Eoin Colfer

For the child who prefers books and kindness over rough-and-tumble play, this witty quest proves that solving problems w

Ages 7–11

Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families #1

Dinosaurs Divorce

Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown

For children navigating the big changes of divorce, this reassuring guide uses friendly dinosaurs to explain two homes,

Ages 4–8

Snow in Summer: Fairest of Them All

Jane Yolen

For the reader navigating the complexities of a new stepmother or feeling like an outsider in their own home, this tale

Ages 10–14

The Science of Being Angry

Nicole Melleby

For the child who experiences sudden, overwhelming bursts of anger and wants to understand why their brain and body reac

Ages 8–12

Harry Gets an Uncle

Barbara Ann Porte

For the child feeling nervous about a big role in a family celebration. Harry navigates the pressure of being a ring bea

Ages 6–9

Speed of Life

Carol Weston

For the teen navigating the messy complexities of grief, a changing family, and the unexpected discovery that her dad is

Ages 10–14

Rebel on a Rock

Nina Bawden

For the child questioning the adults in their life or discovering that the world is more politically complex than it app

Ages 10–14

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: The Deluxe Junior Novel

Jim McCann

For the child exploring what it means to be part of a family, whether through blood or the friends who become our 'found

Ages 8–12

The Dead Man in Indian Creek

Mary Downing Hahn

For the child who needs a push to find their inner courage or is navigating complex feelings about a parent's new relati

Ages 9–12

Lulu Kelly Mystery #1

Lulu in Honolulu

Elisabeth Wolf

For the child navigating the complex feelings of a parent's remarriage while secretly wishing for a family reunion.

Ages 8–12

Peppermints #3

Secret in St. Something

Barbara Brooks Wallace

For the child who feels a strong sense of responsibility for others. Robin must protect his baby brother from a dangerou

For the child adjusting to a new sibling or houseguest, this story uses a fox's den to explore the messy feelings of sha

Ages 7–10

Time Twisters #1

Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler

Steve Sheinkin

For the child who complains that history is boring or finds textbooks dry. This zany adventure makes the past feel immed

Ages 7–10

The Six Rules of Maybe

Deb Caletti

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

Ages 14–18

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