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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Single-Parent Home

110 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Team Cheer #3

Lissa and the Fund-Raising Funk

Jen Jones

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

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

Ages 8–12

Joe All Alone

Joanna Nadin

For the child navigating the complex emotions of family neglect, this gritty story explores the resilience of a young bo

Ages 11–15

Rosie Rushton's Girls #2

Jessica

Rosie Rushton

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

Ages 11–14

Playing Without the Ball

Rich Wallace

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

Ages 12–18

Rocky O'Rourke #1

A Pair of Jesus-boots

Sylvia Sherry

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

For children finding joy in simple moments while navigating life's changes. A classic look at family resilience and the

Ages 8–12

Dyamonde Daniel #1

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Nikki Grimes

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

Ages 7–10

Witch Catcher

Mary Downing Hahn

For the child adjusting to a big move or a parent's new relationship, this spooky tale uses folklore to explore trust, i

Ages 9–12

Cardboard

Doug TenNapel

For the child navigating a heavy season of loss who needs to see how creativity, responsibility, and a father's love can

Ages 8–12

Middle School Misadventures #2

Dance Disaster

Jason Platt

For the child feeling overwhelmed by middle school changes, from the pressure of school dances to the shock of a parent

Ages 8–12

Caught!

Willo Davis Roberts

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

Ages 8–12

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

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

Ages 10–14

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

Ages 9–12

One Unhappy Horse

C. S. Adler

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

Ages 9–12

High Pavement Blues

Bernard Ashley

For the teenager navigating the messy reality of a family split while trying to find their own rhythm in a busy, demandi

Ages 12–16

Boats for Papa

Jessixa Bagley

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

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

For the child who feels misunderstood or struggles with self-reflection, this hilarious diary follows a boy whose confid

Ages 8–12

No More Saturday Nights

Norma Klein

For the teenager navigating the weight of adult responsibilities while trying to maintain their own identity and future

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

Ages 8–12

The Fitzgerald-Trouts #1

Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts

Esta Spalding

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

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

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