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Embarrassment

420 books about embarrassment

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Arthur Chapter Books #8

The Mystery of the Stolen Bike

Marc Brown

For the child feeling self conscious about having older or less flashy gear than their friends and the pressure to keep

Ages 6–9

First Grade Dropout #1

First Grade Dropout

Audrey Vernick

For the child who feels like they can never show their face at school again after a big mistake. A hilarious look at ove

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 6–9

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5 X18 Backlst Stckp

Jeff Kinney

For the middle-schooler navigating the awkward transition of growing up, changing friendships, and the looming reality o

For the child navigating the confusing world of middle school crushes and peer social circles, set against a zany backdr

Ages 8–12

My Dog's Farts Stink

James Sullivan

For the child who finds every bodily noise hilarious, this silly story turns a smelly situation into a moment of shared

Ages 3–7

The (Un)Awesome Kid #2

Catch You on the Flipside

Pete Johnson

For the teenager navigating the social pressures of high school while trying to find their own voice through music and l

Ages 12–15

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Junior Edition #3

Weird

David Borgenicht, Justin Heimberg

For the child who loves the 'what-if' and the weird, this humorous guide offers tongue-in-cheek survival tips for monste

Ages 8–13

Boy Minus Girl

Richard Uhlig

For the teen navigating the messy reality of a first major crush and the funny, awkward transition from childhood fantas

Ages 14–17

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen #3

Confessions of a Teenage Hollywood Star

Dyan Sheldon

For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of big dreams and social drama. Lola deals with the chaos of a movie film

Ages 12–16

Margie Kelly Breaks the Dress Code

Bridget Farr

For the child noticing unfair rules or navigating the tricky social dynamics of middle school, this story empowers young

Ages 8–12

And Nobody Got Hurt #2

And Nobody Got Hurt 2!: The World's Weirdest, Wackiest, Most Amazing True Sports Stories

Len Berman

For the young sports fan who loves a good laugh, this collection of bizarre bloopers and amazing feats turns sports hist

Ages 8–12

Do's and Don'ts #2

Underwear Do's and Don'ts

Todd Parr

For toddlers and preschoolers learning the ropes of getting dressed. This silly guide uses humor to teach the basic 'dos

Ages 2–5

Pity Party

Kathleen Lane

For the child who feels like a 'work in progress' and needs a humorous, surreal way to process social anxiety, insecurit

For the child who can't stop giggling at 'potty talk,' this interactive sound book turns an embarrassing social moment i

For the toddler who finds every 'rude' noise hilarious, this interactive board book uses a silly sound button to explore

Ages 1–4

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

Short & Skinny

Mark Tatulli

For the child who feels small for their age or worries about fitting in. Mark navigates body image and bullying through

For the toddler transitioning to big kid clothes who needs a playful guide to the rules of undergarments, from daily hyg

Ages 2–5

Weird Parents

Audrey Wood

For the child who feels self conscious about their family's quirks or wants to disappear when their parents act silly in

Ages 4–8

Who Wet My Pants?

Bob Shea

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

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

Ages 5–8

68 Teeth

James Moloney

For the child who feels like a spotlight is on their physical differences, this quirky tale turns a medical mystery into

Ages 8–12

Freddy the Farting Frog

Courtney Penn

For the child who gets a case of the giggles over bodily functions or feels a bit self-conscious about their own noisy t

Ages 3–8

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