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Embarrassment Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Embarrassment

420 books about embarrassment

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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 Slamdown Town

Slamdown Town #1

Maxwell Nicoll, Matthew Smith

For the child who feels small in a world of giants, this high-energy tale explores how to find your own strength without

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

Ages 4–8

Cover of Unicorn Fall

For the child who feels discouraged after a stumble or mistake, this gentle rhyme shows that falling down is just the fi

Cover of Robin Rules!

For the young reader who loves silly humor and needs to see that even leaders make mistakes. This graphic novel follows

Cover of For Laughing Out Loud: Poems to Tickle Your Funnybone

For Laughing Out Loud #1

For Laughing Out Loud: Poems to Tickle Your Funnybone

For the child who thinks poetry is 'boring' or serious, this collection of silly verses and zany characters will have th

Cover of Little Dracula's First Bite

Little Dracula #1

Little Dracula's First Bite

For the child who wants to be big and tough like their parents but keeps ending up in silly, sticky situations. A lighth

Cover of Show-and-Tell

Shawn and Keeper #2

Jonathan London

For the child who worries about making a mess of things, this silly story proves that love and loyalty are stronger than

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 Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip

Loudmouth George #3

Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip

For the child who tends to exaggerate their skills to fit in, this funny story about a rabbit who talks a big game helps

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The Cabbage Patch #1

The Cabbage Patch Fib

For the child who asks tricky questions about where babies come from and parents who want to navigate those awkward 'lit

Cover of Sammy Carducci's Guide to Women

Sammy Carducci #1

Sammy Carducci's Guide to Women

For the middle schooler navigating the awkwardness of first crushes, this funny story highlights why being yourself is b

Cover of The Sara Summer

The Sara Summer

Mary Downing Hahn

For the child feeling self-conscious about their changing body or height. A relatable story about finding confidence thr

Cover of No Tooting at Tea

No Tooting at Tea

For the child who loves to play host but struggles with unexpected interruptions. A funny exploration of trying to keep

Cover of My Unwilling Witch Gets a Makeover

Rumblewick's Diary #3

My Unwilling Witch Gets a Makeover

For the child who prefers mud and mess over fancy dresses, or the one struggling with high-pressure social expectations

Cover of Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut

Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut

Margaret Atwood

For the child who might be acting a bit too grand or bossy, this alliterative romp shows how a little humility (and a pu

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 Gossip Girl

Cecily von Ziegesar

For the teenager navigating the pressures of high-stakes social circles and the weight of public perception in a digital

Cover of Dance Disaster

Middle School Misadventures #2

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

Cover of Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage

The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #2

Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage

For the child who prefers helping from the sidelines and wonders how to find their own special way to shine when everyon

Cover of Hair-Pocalypse

For the child who refuses to get a haircut, this high-energy tale turns a grooming battle into a hilarious, hairy disast

Cover of Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells

Paisley Hanover #1

Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells

For the teen navigating the messy world of high school rumors and social hierarchies while trying to stay true to her ow

Cover of Growling Gracie

Adventures at Hound Hotel #2

Growling Gracie

Shelley Swanson Sateren

For the child whose tone of voice is often misunderstood by adults and peers. Gracie's naturally raspy voice makes her s

Cover of Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse

Horrid Henry #5

Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse

Francesca Simon

For the child who struggles with rules and needs to see their own mischievous impulses reflected in a funny, low-stakes

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