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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Single-Parent Home

62 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of The Night Swimmers

The Night Swimmers

For the child stepping into big responsibilities at home or navigating the complex bond of siblings when a parent is mos

Cover of Mary Anne's Book

The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection #4

Mary Anne's Book

Ann M. Martin

For the child who feels ready for more responsibility but faces strict rules at home, this story explores finding your v

Ages 8–12

Cover of Some Things Have Changed

Some Things Have Changed

For children navigating the big emotions of family changes, like a parent's new partner or moving between two homes afte

Cover of Starting Over in Sunset Park

Starting Over in Sunset Park

For the child navigating a big move or family change, this gentle story follows Elena as she finds resilience and new fr

Cover of Lone Wolf

Kristine L. Franklin

For the child grappling with the quiet weight of a broken family or the loss of a loved one. Perry finds healing through

Cover of Strider

For the adolescent navigating the complexities of a changing family and finding their own pace through high school with

Cover of Finding Langston

Finding Langston #1

Finding Langston

Lesa Cline-Ransome

For the child navigating the deep loneliness of a move or the heavy silence of grief. This story explores how books and

Cover of Fox Point's Own Gemma Hopper

Fox Point's Own Gemma Hopper

For the girl who feels invisible while supporting everyone else, this story explores the weight of household chores and

Cover of Trouble Magnet

Graham Salisbury

For the child feeling the pressure of new responsibilities and the sting of a classroom bully while trying to find their

Cover of Jada's Parents Are Getting a Divorce

Coping with Changes #4

Jada's Parents Are Getting a Divorce

Melissa Anne Smith

For the child navigating the transition of a separation. This gentle story helps little ones understand that while their

Cover of Karen's Christmas Tree

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #80

Karen's Christmas Tree

For the child navigating the complex feelings of split holiday traditions, this story provides a relatable look at manag

Cover of McMummy

For the child who feels like an outsider or is navigating the complexities of a single-parent home while looking for a b

Cover of Kristy and the Mother's Day Surprise

The Baby-Sitters Club #24

Kristy and the Mother's Day Surprise

For the child navigating a blended family who feels torn between honoring a stepfather and longing for a connection with

Cover of The Adventures of Nanny Piggins

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins #1

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins

For children who benefit from a caregiver who prioritizes joy over rules. This story celebrates the warmth and belonging

Cover of Four of a Kind

For the child navigating the loneliness of a family transition and finding solace in the steady, quiet companionship of

Cover of Molly's Family

For the child who feels their home life looks different from their friends' and needs to see that every kind of family i

Cover of What's My Job?

Gail Thornburgh, Mary R. Donahue

For children navigating the confusion of divorce, this gentle guide helps explain the roles of parents and the stability

Cover of One Family

For the child noticing the many ways people belong together. This inclusive counting book redefines 'one' to show that f

Cover of The Tiger Rising

The Tiger Rising

For the child who keeps their feelings tucked away in a suitcase. This lyrical story helps kids navigate deep grief and

Cover of The Boy in the Dress

The Boy in the Dress

For the child who feels they don't quite fit the mold or has a hidden passion that others might not understand.

Cover of Junebug

For the child grappling with the pressure to grow up too fast or facing tough neighborhood dynamics. A moving look at ma

Cover of The Adventures of Puffy and Friends

The Adventures of Puffy and Friends

Anna P. Krolikowska

For the child grappling with the news of a parental separation. This gentle guide explains what divorce means and reinfo

Cover of Moxie

For the child adjusting to life in two houses after a separation. This gentle story validates the complex emotions and c

Cover of Divorce Is the Worst

Divorce Is the Worst

Anastasia Higginbotham

For the child grappling with the upheaval of a breakup, this honest guide validates the messy, confusing feelings that c

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