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Embarrassment

219 books about embarrassment

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Junie B. Jones Graphic Novel #1

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

For the child feeling big nerves about the first day of school or riding the yellow bus, Junie B.'s hilarious first-pers

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Baby-sitters Little Sister #14

Karen's in Love

For the child navigating their very first school crush. This story helps little ones understand that having big feelings

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The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child learning that words can hurt or dealing with a schoolyard bully. This classic story helps kids see teasing

Ages 3–8

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The Baby-Sitters Club #127

Abby's Un-Valentine

For the child navigating the highs and lows of school social life and learning how to handle mean-spirited notes or anon

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Horrid Henry's Sleepover

Francesca Simon

For the child who is nervous or excited about their first night away from home, this humorous story mirrors the chaos an

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Horrid Henry #15

Horrid Henry's Nightmare

Francesca Simon

For the child who struggles with rules and feels like every situation is a bit of a disaster, Henry's hilarious mishaps

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Junie B. Jones #15

Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket

For the child who feels anxious about new experiences or scary 'what-ifs.' Junie B. navigates her fears about a class fi

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Dance Class 3-in-1 Vol. 4

For the child finding their rhythm and learning that friendship is the best choreography for navigating the ups and down

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Dance Class #10

Dance Class: Peer Pressure

For the child feeling pulled between their love for a hobby and the desire to fit in with friends.

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The Baby-Sitters Club #14

For the child eager to prove they are 'grown up' enough to join the big kids. This story explores the sting of being und

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Wishful Thinking

For the child navigating the messy reality of growing up and wishing they had a little extra help to manage life's awkwa

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Grandpa's Teeth

For the child who loves a silly mystery and larger-than-life characters, this chaotic caper turns a grandfather's missin

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Apple Pie Fourth of July

For the child feeling like their family traditions don't fit in, this story shows how heritage and holiday celebrations

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Poppy Pack Mystery #1

The Case of the Shady Neighbour

For the child who has a flair for the dramatic or struggles to tell the difference between a real problem and an imagine

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Just William #27

William the Bold

Richmal Crompton

For the child whose big ideas often lead to messy results. William's chaotic adventures normalize making mistakes while

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Just William #36

William and the Masked Ranger

Richmal Crompton

For the child who thrives on independence and high-spirited mischief. This classic collection of stories celebrates the

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Just William #35

William and the Pop Singers

Richmal Crompton

For the child who thrives on independence and high-spirited mischief. William's 1960s adventures offer a hilarious look

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Just William #15

William the Rebel

Richmal Crompton

For the child who possesses a wild imagination and a knack for finding trouble despite their best intentions.

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Secret Identity

Wendelin Van Draanen

For the child who feels powerless against a school bully and needs a clever, digital-age way to stand up for themselves

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Anansi and the Talking Melon

For the child who loves outsmarting the 'big kids' or finding clever solutions to tricky problems through quick thinking

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For the child who feels the pressure of keeping a big secret or worries about losing control in front of their peers dur

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Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen

For the pre-teen navigating the ups and downs of sisterhood, school breaks, and the social pressures of growing up.

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Starring You and Me

Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen

For the pre-teen navigating the high-energy world of middle school, friendships, and the spotlight of growing up in a mo

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William the Great Actor

Richmal Crompton

For the child who finds themselves in accidental trouble despite their best intentions, William's hilarious misadventure

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