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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Single-Parent Home

21 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of My Mother's Getting Married

My Mother's Getting Married

For the child feeling nervous or resentful about a parent's upcoming wedding, this story validates the complex emotions

Cover of There's No Surf in Cleveland

There's No Surf in Cleveland

Stephanie Jona Buehler

For the child struggling to accept a new home after divorce, follow Philip as he navigates the culture shock of moving f

Ages 8–12

Cover of Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts

The Fitzgerald-Trouts #1

Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts

For the child who thrives on independence and loves quirky, unusual family bonds. A whimsical look at self-reliance when

Cover of Dream On, Amber

Dream On, Amber

For the child navigating the complex feelings of a parent's absence while trying to find their place between two differe

Cover of Families

Sarah L. Schuette

For the child noticing that every family looks a little different, this gentle introduction celebrates the many ways peo

Cover of Caught!

Willo Davis Roberts

For the child navigating complex family dynamics or seeking independence, this suspenseful journey follows two sisters a

Cover of Charlie Anderson

Charlie Anderson

Barbara Abercrombie

For the child adjusting to life in two separate households. This gentle story uses a cat's double life to normalize join

Cover of Home from Home

For the child who feels overlooked or invisible at home: a poignant story about a boy seeking a sense of belonging with

Cover of Dinosaurs Divorce

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,

Cover of Hannah West in Deep Water

Hannah West in Deep Water

For the child who thrives on independence or feels like an outsider, this mystery explores a unique nomadic lifestyle wh

Cover of Marra's World

Elizabeth Coatsworth

For the child who feels like an outsider within their own family, this lyrical story uses folklore to help a lonely girl

Cover of Ruby Electric

For the child processing a parent's long-term absence or family mysteries through creative outlets like writing and movi

Cover of The Predator

For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility and the fear of losing a parent while navigating complex choic

Cover of One Day at a Time A Story about Healing from Divorce

One Day at a Time A Story about Healing from Divorce

For the child navigating the big changes of divorce, this gentle story uses the metaphor of a physical wound to show how

Cover of Breakfast with My Father

Breakfast with My Father

For the child navigating the change of a parental separation, this story gently explores the worry of a missed visit and

Cover of As the Crow Flies

As the Crow Flies

Elizabeth Winthrop

For children navigating the complex emotions of long distance parenting. This gentle story validates the joy of a visit

Cover of In the Wings

Dancing Shoes #2

For the child trying to hold it all together while their world changes at home, this story explores the balance of perso

Cover of Lissa and the Fund-Raising Funk

Lissa and the Fund-Raising Funk

For the child feeling the weight of family financial stress while trying to keep up with friends and extracurricular act

Cover of The Penderwicks

The Penderwicks #1

The Penderwicks

Jeanne Birdsall

For the child longing for a classic summer adventure, this story celebrates the magic of sisterhood and the bittersweet

Cover of Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Dyamonde Daniel #1

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

For the child adjusting to a new home or school, this story celebrates the power of a bold personality to turn a grumpy

Cover of Boats for Papa

For the child navigating the quiet ache of a missing parent, this gentle story shows how love remains through the things