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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Single-Parent Home

35 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of Where the Lilies Bloom

Where the Lilies Bloom

Vera Cleaver, Bill Cleaver

For the child facing heavy responsibilities, this classic story follows a resilient girl fighting to keep her orphaned s

Cover of The Paper Knife

The Paper Knife

For the child processing trauma or secrets, this gentle story follows ten-year-old Jeremy as he finds the courage to spe

Ages 10–14

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

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 The Dead Man in Indian Creek

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

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 One Unhappy Horse

One Unhappy Horse

For the child navigating the heaviness of loss and the stress of family money problems while trying to save a beloved pe

Cover of Blue Like Friday

Blue Like Friday

Siobhán Parkinson

For the child who experiences the world through a unique lens and is navigating the complex feelings of a parent startin

Cover of The Young Man and the Sea

The Young Man and the Sea

Rodman Philbrick

For the child navigating the heavy waves of loss who needs to see that grit and determination can help them find their w

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 Caught!

Willo Davis Roberts

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

Cover of A Pair of Jesus-boots

Rocky O'Rourke #1

A Pair of Jesus-boots

For the child navigating a tough neighborhood who needs to see that their choices, not their circumstances, define their

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 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 Ghost

For the child who feels like they are always running from something. A powerful look at how sports and mentorship can he

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 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 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 The Predator

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

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'

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