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Embarrassment

270 books about embarrassment

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Paulette Bourgeois

For the child who feels the need to brag or exaggerate to impress their friends. A gentle guide for navigating the press

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Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School Performers #2

More Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School Performers

For the middle schooler looking to find their voice on stage, this collection offers short, age-appropriate scripts that

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Gorgeous George #2

Gorgeous George and the Unidentified Unsinkable Underpants: Part 2

Stuart Reid

For the child who loves silly jokes and gross-out humor, this high energy adventure proves that even the messiest situat

Ages 7–12

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Gorgeous George #1

Gorgeous George and the Unidentified Unsinkable Underpants: Part 1

For the child who loves a good belly laugh and finds the ordinary world a bit too serious. This high-energy story turns

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Baby-Sitters Little Sister #94

Karen's Snow Princess

For the child who struggles with losing or feeling competitive, Karen learns to navigate the spotlight and friendship du

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Under The Cherry Blossom Tree

For the child learning that selfishness has consequences, this whimsical folktale explores how greed can literally sprou

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The Mystery of the Disappearing Underpants

For the child who loves a silly mystery and needs a nudge to look closer at the world around them, this lighthearted who

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Stealing the Mayor's Underpants

For the child who thrives on high-energy mischief and silly challenges, this comedic adventure celebrates the chaotic jo

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My Best Friend's Boyfriend

Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen

For the pre-teen navigating the tricky waters of loyalty when a crush and a best friend's feelings collide.

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Froggy's Baby Sister

Jonathan London

For the child adjusting to a new baby at home. Froggy learns that even though a new sister can't play catch yet, being a

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Yikes! Santa Claus Is in His Underpants!

For the child who loves a good giggle and enjoys playing detective. This silly holiday caper helps kids see that even th

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Big Nate: Destined for Awesomeness

For the student who feels constantly misunderstood by teachers and needs a laugh about the daily chaos of middle school

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Arthur Chapter Books #28

Arthur Chapter Books: Volume 4

For the child navigating the ups and downs of second grade, these stories provide relatable lessons on handling school s

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Clifford the Big Red Dog #7

Clifford's Good Deeds

Norman Bridwell

For the child who wants to help but sometimes makes things worse. This silly tale shows that even when mistakes happen,

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Amelia Bedelia Goes Back to School

For the child who struggles with idioms or takes everything literally, this silly classroom visit turns common school ph

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The Three Lost Kids #2

Cupid's Capture

Kimberly Kinrade

For the teenager navigating the clumsy, magical, and often embarrassing world of first crushes and the pressure to meet

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Horrid Henry #6

Horrid Henry Shows Whos Boss

Francesca Simon

For the child who thrives on a little mischief and loves seeing the rules get turned upside down, these stories capture

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I Saw Santa's Underpants

For the child who loves a case of the 'giggles,' this silly Christmas tale turns a potential holiday mishap into a light

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Chronicles of a Brainiac

For the student who feels like an outsider because of their grades, this humorous story offers comfort for kids navigati

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Calling Leonard Goofball

Leonardo Guzzardo

For the child who uses daydreams to navigate social jitters, this humorous story celebrates the power of a big imaginati

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The Hiccupotamus #1

The Hiccupotamus

For the child who loves silly wordplay and needs a laugh when they are feeling under the weather or stuck with their own

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Roger Hargreaves

For the child who struggles with personal space and privacy, this classic tale humorously shows why it is important to m

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For the child who loves to laugh at the absurd and needs a high-energy hook to get into reading. A silly, irreverent gra

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Robert the Rose Horse

Joan Heilbroner

For the child who feels like their unique quirks are a problem. Robert the horse learns that even a big, messy allergy c

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