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Embarrassment Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Embarrassment

420 books about embarrassment

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Jimmy's Boa #2

Jimmy's Boa Bounces Back

Trinka Hakes Noble

For the child who loves high-energy mischief and needs to see how even the most chaotic mistakes can turn into a day of

Ages 4–8

Small Persons with Wings

Ellen Booraem

For the child who feels like an outsider because of their family's quirks, this story explores finding your place while

Ages 8–12

Jimmy's Boa #4

Jimmy's Boa and the Bungee Jump Slam Dunk

Trinka Hakes Noble

For the child who loves slapstick humor and needs to see how even the most chaotic school trip can turn into a winning t

Ages 4–8

The Great Brain #8

The Great Brain Is Back

John D. Fitzgerald

For the child navigating the shift from clever childhood games to the confusing world of first crushes and teenage indep

Ages 8–12

Great Advice from Lila Fenwick

Kate McMullan

For the preteen girl navigating the funny, awkward transition of early adolescence while trying to figure out social rul

For the child who loves energetic pets and silly accidents. Watch as a well meaning Great Dane and his feline friend tur

Ages 4–8

Cyrano the Bear

Nicole Rubel

For the child who feels self-conscious about their appearance, this Wild West tale shows how true bravery and beautiful

Ages 4–8

Pinkerton #5

A Penguin Pup for Pinkerton

Steven Kellogg

For the child with a vivid imagination who occasionally gets a bit too carried away with their big ideas and enthusiasti

Ages 4–8

Bruce the Balding Moose

Corinne Mellor

For the child who feels self-conscious about a physical change or feels they don't look 'right' for a special event.

Ages 3–7

Ronald Morgan #1

Watch Out, Ronald Morgan!

Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child who seems clumsy or is struggling with schoolwork, this gentle story shows how a simple pair of glasses ca

Ages 4–8

Charlie Collier, Snoop for Hire #3

The Copycat Caper

John V. Madormo

For the middle-schooler navigating the pressures of proving themselves, this clever mystery balances professional sleuth

Ages 8–12

The Lords of Melody

Phillip Gwynne

For the child navigating a family's sudden change in direction. This funny 1980s tale follows a family forced into a roc

Ages 10–14

Bruno and the Crumhorn

Ursula Dubosarsky

For the child who feels overwhelmed by quirky family expectations or the embarrassment of being forced into a hobby that

For the child who loves to win but isn't prepared for the prize, this funny tale explores the unexpected responsibility

Ages 7–11

I Fell in Love with a Leather Jacket Confessions of a Confused Conservationist

Steve Barlow, Steve Skidmore

For the teenager navigating the pressure to be cool while trying to care about the planet. A funny look at the messy rea

Ages 12–16

Adults Only

Morris Gleitzman

For the child trying to decode the confusing actions of grown-ups, these humorous stories offer a relatable look at the

Ages 8–12

Stanley Bagshaw #1

Stanley Bagshaw and the Fourteen-Foot Wheel

Bob Wilson

For the child who loves to tinker and needs to know that even the biggest, messiest accidents can be solved with a bit o

Ages 5–9

Allie's Ghost Hunters #2

The Horrible Holiday

Catherine Jinks

For the child who feels dragged along on family outings, this funny story validates the frustration of a vacation that i

Ages 7–10

The Cabbage Patch #2

The Cabbage Patch War

Paul Jennings

For the child who has ever felt caught in the middle of a silly grown-up argument. This quirky story follows a neighborh

For the child facing a messy mishap that feels like a disaster, this story turns a sticky situation into a laugh-out-lou

Ages 4–8

Jiggy McCue #1

The Killer Underpants

Michael Lawrence

For the child who loves silly stories and needs a good laugh to shake off everyday social pressures, this zany tale turn

For the child adjusting to a big move or a growing family, Peter's hilariously relatable struggles with his eccentric yo

For the teen feeling overshadowed by a high-achieving parent or struggling to fit in, this story navigates the messy pat

Ages 12–17

I'm a Shark

Bob Shea

For the little one who puts on a brave face but has a secret soft spot or a silly fear, this story shows that even the t

Ages 3–7

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