Skip to content

Books
Collections
Guides

wonderlit

The right book for right now.

Books
Collections
Guides
About
Terms
Privacy

© 2026 wonderlit · Support indie bookstores

As an affiliate, Wonderlit earns from qualifying purchases through Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Can’t find a book? Let us know – we’re always adding new titles.

Embarrassment Books for Kids | Wonderlit

Browse → Themes → Embarrassment

Embarrassment

141 books about embarrassment

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of The Case of the Vampire Vacuum Sweeper

Hank the Cowdog #29

The Case of the Vampire Vacuum Sweeper

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves a good laugh and needs to see that even big, brave 'protectors' can get a little mixed up by new

Cover of The Case of the Missing Cat

Hank the Cowdog #15

The Case of the Missing Cat

John R. Erickson

For the child who feels overlooked by a rival or friend. A funny look at professional jealousy, misplaced confidence, an

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Case of the Hooking Bull

Hank the Cowdog #23

The Case of the Hooking Bull

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves to laugh at high-stakes misunderstandings, this ranch mystery follows a bumbling but loyal dog t

Cover of Some Things are Scary

Some Things are Scary

Florence Parry Heide

For the child grappling with the universal worries of growing up, from social mishaps to the fear of trying something ne

Cover of Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation

Charlie Joe Jackson #2

Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation

Tommy Greenwald

For the child who would rather do anything but open a book, this hilarious camp adventure celebrates the cleverness of k

Cover of Dear God, Help Love, Earl

Dear God, Help Love, Earl

For the child who feels powerless against a school bully and needs to see the messy, often funny reality of standing up

Cover of I Can't Take You Anywhere!

I Can't Take You Anywhere!

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

For the child who feels like they are always in trouble for being clumsy or loud, even when they are trying their very b

Cover of Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up

Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up

Melissa Thomson

For the child who has ever worried about a secret getting out, this relatable diary-style story navigates the funny, str

Cover of Fox All Week

Edward Marshall

For the child learning to navigate daily social ups and downs. Follow Fox through a week of relatable mishaps, from scho

Cover of Who Wet My Pants?

Who Wet My Pants?

For the child who struggles to admit when they have made a mistake. This hilarious mystery helps little ones navigate th

Cover of Operation Baby-Sitter

Soccer 'Cats #2

Operation Baby-Sitter

Matt Christopher

For the child feeling frustrated by new family responsibilities that interfere with their favorite activities like sport

Cover of Randolph Caldecott's John Gilpin and Other Stories

Randolph Caldecott's John Gilpin and Other Stories

Randolph Caldecott

For the child who loves slapstick humor and detailed art, this Victorian classic offers a bouncy, rhythmic escape into t

Cover of Zeke Meeks vs the Mother's Day Meltdown

Zeke Meeks vs the Mother's Day Meltdown

For the child feeling the pressure of holiday gift giving on a budget. Zeke navigates sibling rivalry and the stress of

Cover of Harriet's Recital

Harriet's Recital

Nancy L. Carlson

For the child who has butterflies in their stomach before a big performance or worry about making a mistake in front of

Cover of Aldo Applesauce

Aldo Applesauce

Johanna Hurwitz

For the child who feels like an outsider after a move or because of their unique habits. This gentle story follows a boy

Cover of The Most Powerful Boy in the Universe

Compton Valance #1

The Most Powerful Boy in the Universe

For the child who loves to laugh and needs a spark of confidence: discover how an ordinary boy handles extraordinary pow

Cover of Baa Baa Smart Sheep

Baa Baa Smart Sheep #1

Baa Baa Smart Sheep

Mark Sommerset, Rowan Sommerset

For the child who loves a cheeky prank and isn't afraid of a little 'gross-out' humor. A hilarious lesson in why we shou

Cover of How to Spot a Disco Diva

An Essential Bubblegum Guide #3

How to Spot a Disco Diva

Ged Backland, Phil Renshaw

For the child who loves a good laugh and observing social trends, this tongue-in-cheek guide uses a 'scientific' lens to

Cover of It's a Spoon, Not a Shovel

It's a Spoon, Not a Shovel

Caralyn Buehner

For the child learning how to navigate social situations with kindness and grace. This interactive guide uses silly scen

Cover of Tomato Dynamite

Tomato Dynamite

Sharyn Eastaugh

For the child navigating a parent's quirky hobbies and the stress of high-stakes competition. A funny look at how family

Cover of My Name Is María Isabel

My Name Is María Isabel

For the child who feels invisible when their identity is overlooked. A moving story about a girl reclaiming her name and

Cover of Dancing Home

Alma Flor Ada, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta

For the child navigating the complex feelings of belonging to two cultures and learning to find pride in their family he

Cover of Shy Charles

For the child who observes from the sidelines and finds their own quiet way to be brave. A gentle look at social anxiety

Cover of The Case of the Raging Rottweiler

Hank the Cowdog #36

The Case of the Raging Rottweiler

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves to laugh at self-important characters and silly mishaps. This ranch-life mystery helps kids navi

1 2 3...6