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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Single-Parent Home

24 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of Chloris and the Weirdos

Chloris and the Weirdos

For the teen navigating the emotional fallout of a parents' divorce and the awkwardness of seeing a parent begin to date

Cover of The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants #2

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

Ann Brashares

For teens navigating the complexities of growing up, this story follows four best friends through a summer of family sec

Ages 12–18

Cover of Little Darlings

Little Darlings

Jacqueline Wilson

For children navigating the gap between appearance and reality, especially when family life feels lonely despite outward

Cover of Close to Famous

Close to Famous

For the child who needs to know that hard beginnings can lead to sweet futures. A young girl uses her passion for baking

Cover of The Wild Things

Where the Wild Things Are

The Wild Things

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big, messy emotions and needs to know that even when they are at their wildest, t

Cover of Pastime

Robert B. Parker

For the young adult navigating complex family ties and the search for a missing parent. A gritty look at loyalty and the

Cover of House of Dance

For the teen feeling disconnected from busy parents while navigating the impending loss of a beloved grandparent through

Cover of Strange Angels

For the teen processing the sudden loss of a parent while trying to claim their own independence in a world that feels i

Cover of Dear Nobody

For teens and parents navigating the emotional weight of an unplanned pregnancy and the complex choices that follow, tol

Cover of Great Answers to Difficult Questions about Divorce

Great Answers to Difficult Questions #1

Great Answers to Difficult Questions about Divorce

Fanny Cohen Herlem

A clear, supportive guide that addresses the tough questions kids and teens have about separation, from living in two ho

Cover of Best Foot Forward

Rules of the Road #2

Best Foot Forward

For the teen navigating the messy reality of a first job, complicated family ties, and the challenge of trusting someone

Cover of What Jamie Saw

For the child processing trauma or living with hyper-vigilance, this powerful story captures the quiet, intense journey

Cover of Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name

Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name

For the child who feels caught between two worlds, this story follows a boy seeking the truth about why his parents can'

Cover of Laurie Loved Me Best

Laurie Loved Me Best

For the teenager seeking escape from a difficult home life who finds that new friendships and first loves are not always

Cover of Jessica

Rosie Rushton's Girls #2

For the teenager feeling overwhelmed by a parent's sudden change in lifestyle and the balancing act of friendship and fa

Cover of Speed of Life

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

Cover of Playing Without the Ball

Playing Without the Ball

For the teen feeling adrift or abandoned, this gritty story follows a high schooler living alone who finds a lifeline th

Cover of Detour for Emmy

Hamilton High #1

Detour for Emmy

Marilyn Reynolds

For the teen navigating the life-altering reality of an unplanned pregnancy and the isolation that follows. This raw loo

Cover of Tending to Grace

Tending to Grace

For the teenager who feels invisible or struggles to speak up, this story explores finding your voice when your world ha

Cover of Broken Bridge

For the teenager navigating the complexities of a multicultural identity while uncovering hidden family secrets that res

Cover of Flightsend: A Summer of Discovery

Flightsend: A Summer of Discovery

For the teen navigating a major family transition, this story explores the quiet strength found in starting over and unc

Cover of The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

Catherynne M. Valente

For the child feeling adrift while a parent is away, this lyrical adventure follows a girl who discovers her own strengt

Cover of Hope was Here

For the teen searching for where they fit in. A heartwarming story about a skilled waitress finding family and her voice

Cover of The Princess Diaries

The Princess Diaries #1

The Princess Diaries

For the teenager navigating the shock of a major family secret while balancing the everyday awkwardness of high school,