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Embarrassment

144 books about embarrassment

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

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Junie B. Jones Graphic Novel #3

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth

For the child who struggles with impulse control or finding the right moment to speak, this story explores the consequen

Cover of Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny

Junie B. Jones #27

Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny

Barbara Park

For the child who struggles with losing or feels embarrassed when things don't go as planned.

Ages 6–9

Cover of Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly #1

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal

For the child who has a high-energy best friend and is learning how to navigate a relationship where one person often ta

Cover of Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny

Junie B. Jones #27

Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny

For the child who gets a little too competitive during holiday games or struggles with the 'unspoken rules' of social ga

Cover of Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-Ha-Ha!

Junie B. Jones #26

Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-Ha-Ha!

For the child who is nervous about trying new things on vacation, Junie B. brings her hilariously honest perspective to

Cover of Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime

Junie B. Jones #14

Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime

For the child navigating the excitement and occasional awkwardness of school holidays and secret admirers.

Cover of Karen's In Love

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #15

Karen's In Love

For the child experiencing their first big school crush, this story explores those fluttery new feelings and the innocen

Cover of Junie B., First Grader: Shipwrecked

Junie B. Jones #23

Junie B., First Grader: Shipwrecked

For the child who feels the pressure of a big school project or a starring role. Junie B. navigates the mishaps of a cla

Cover of The Berenstain Bears and Queenie's Crazy Crush

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and Queenie's Crazy Crush

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child navigating the awkwardness of unrequited attention or a first 'crush' in the classroom. Help them handle s

Cover of Junie B. My Valentime

Junie B. My Valentime

For the child navigating the funny, slightly awkward world of elementary school crushes and the mystery of who sent that

Cover of Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid

Rowley Jefferson's Journal #1

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid

For the child navigating a friendship with a more dominant personality, Rowley's perspective offers a funny, gentle look

Cover of King Long Shanks

King Long Shanks

For the child who needs a playful lesson on why vanity and flattery can be tricky, this froggy retelling explores honest

Cover of In the Girls Locker Room

In the Girls Locker Room

For the preteen navigating the messy world of middle school rumors, locker room secrets, and the pressure to understand

Cover of Who's in Love with Arthur?

Arthur Chapter Books #6

Who's in Love with Arthur?

For the child navigating the awkwardness of a first crush and the playful (but sometimes pesky) teasing that comes from

Cover of Janitor's Boy, The

Janitor's Boy, The

Andrew Clements

For the child grappling with social status at school or feeling embarrassed by their parents, this story explores findin

Cover of Anyone But Me

Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #1

For the child who has ever felt picked on and wished to be someone else, this magical adventure proves that being yourse

Cover of Rescue Me

That's So Raven #2

For the child navigating the highs and lows of middle school social life, where psychic visions and big secrets lead to

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

For the middle-schooler navigating the awkward gaps between childhood and being a 'cool' teenager, while dealing with so

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Honestly, Katie John!

For the girl navigating the confusing shift from childhood play to the social pressures of middle school and boy-girl fr

Cover of Dog Days

The Carver Chronicles #2

For the child learning to balance new responsibilities with the tricky social waters of the school playground.

Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the School Scandal Sheet

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the School Scandal Sheet

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child navigating the world of rumors and reputations, this story explores the power of words and the importance

Cover of Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren

Junie B. Jones #7

Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren

For the child who feels like they can't keep up with the 'cool' kids and needs a reminder that being themselves is the b

Cover of Raven's So Gold: Guide to Life

That's So Raven

Raven's So Gold: Guide to Life

For the preteen finding their voice and style, this humorous guide offers playful advice on friendship, fashion, and nav

Cover of Dance Class: Dance With Me

Dance Class: Dance With Me

For the child who loves the spotlight but struggles with the sweat and tears of practice, this graphic novel celebrates

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