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Embarrassment

270 books about embarrassment

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The Transformation of Faith Futterman

Phyllis Shalant

For the child navigating the social minefield of middle school and wondering if being 'popular' is worth losing their tr

Ages 8–12

First Grade Friends #8

Jim Meets the Thing

Miriam Cohen

For the child who feels embarrassed by their fears. When a scary TV show leaves Jim feeling small, a playground encounte

Ages 5–8

The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Jimmy Strikes Out!

Kelli Chipponeri

For the child who feels discouraged after a sports mishap. This story helps kids process the frustration of a bad game a

Ages 4–7

Fart Quest #3

The Dragon's Dookie

Aaron Reynolds

For the middle-grade reader who loves bathroom humor but needs to see the power of working together to solve messy probl

For the child who loves gaming and gross-out humor but needs a nudge to keep reading, this quest builds confidence throu

Ages 8–12

The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #7

Boy-Crazy Stacey

Ann M. Martin, Gale Galligan

For the child navigating their first big crush while trying to stay focused on responsibilities and friend groups during

For the child who struggles with bossy behavior or needs to see the value of kindness, this barnyard fable shows what ha

Ages 4–7

Eggbert The Famous Farting Easter Bunny

Luna James

For the child who feels self-conscious about their body or being different, this silly story shows how even our 'stinky'

Ages 3–7

Jim Nasium #1

Jim Nasium Is a Football Fumbler

Marty McKnight

For the child who feels like a klutz but wants to join the team, this funny story validates the nerves of trying somethi

Ages 6–9

Far Out Fairy Tales

The Ghost Emperor's New Clothes

Benjamin Harper

For the child who loves a spooky twist, this graphic novel uses a ghostly prank to explore how vanity and the fear of lo

Ages 8–11

Charles the Alligator #1

Keep Your Mouth Closed, Dear

Aliki

For the child who struggles with impulse control or keeping things out of their mouth, this silly story offers a lighthe

Ages 3–7

Arthur

The World of Arthur and Friends

Marc Brown

For the child navigating the highs and lows of second grade, from schoolyard mishaps to the pressure of getting everythi

Ages 4–8

Kisses

Judith Caseley

For the teenager navigating the pressure of dating and self-image, this story offers a mirror for finding worth beyond a

Ages 12–16

Nobody's Mother is in Second Grade

Robin Pulver

For the child whose parent is a little too involved in school life, this silly tale explores the hilarious side of a mom

Ages 5–8

Curtis Piperfield #1

Curtis Piperfield's Biggest Fan

Lisa Fiedler

For the teen navigating the dizzying highs and awkward lows of a first big crush and the social maze of a new school env

Ages 12–15

Sock Monkey #3

Sock Monkey in the Spotlight

Cece Bell

For the child who loves the spotlight but gets butterflies when things go wrong, this funny story turns performance pres

Ages 6–9

Gertrude the Bulldog #1

Gertrude, the Bulldog Detective

Eileen Christelow

For the curious child who is always keeping an eye on the neighborhood. This funny detective story explores what happens

Ages 4–8

The Great Skinner Series #3

The Great Skinner Enterprise

Stephanie S. Tolan

For the teen navigating the messy boundary between family life and a parent's big ideas. A humorous look at what happens

Ages 10–14

Arthur Chapter Books #17

Muffy's Secret Admirer

Marc Brown, Stephen Krensky

For the child navigating the excitement and occasional embarrassment of social dynamics, school crushes, and lighthearte

Ages 6–9

Flashcards of My Life

Charise Mericle Harper

For the middle-grade reader navigating the messy transitions of growing up, changing friendships, and the search for the

For the child who loves the strange and unexpected, these stories embrace the weirdness of growing up with a deliciously

For the pre-teen navigating the excitement and nerves of a first crush while trying to keep her closest friendships on t

Ages 9–12

My Hippo Has the Hiccups: And Other Poems I Totally Made Up

Kenn Nesbitt

For the child who needs a giggle or a break from serious schoolwork. This collection of over 100 wacky poems turns every

Ages 6–11

Wendy the Windy Witch

Jen Dexter

For the child who gets a case of the giggles over bathroom humor and needs to see that everyone, even a witch, has embar

Ages 3–7

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