Books About Embarrassing Parents

The Best Embarrassing Parents Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about embarrassing parents? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Embarrassing Parents

The World's Worst Parents
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2020

The World's Worst Parents

By David Walliams, Tony Ross (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the The World's Worst series

Meet the world's most hilariously awful parents in ten uproarious tales.

312 pages· 30,822 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 2,094 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Brace yourself for the world's most ridiculous parents! From Peter Pong's stinky feet to Harriet Hurry's speedy antics, these ten tales of absurd mums and dads will leave you in stitches. Discover Monty Monopolize, who hoards his kids' toys, and Supermum, with her bizarre homemade outfit. Each story promises laughter and chaos, challenging what it means to be a parent. Are you ready to meet this outrageous bunch?
I'm So Embarrassed!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2006

I'm So Embarrassed!

Andrew's mall trip turns into a hilarious disaster as his mom embarrasses him at every turn. Can he and his friend outwit their moms?

32 pages· 696 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 503 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Andrew dreads a mall trip with his mom, who promises not to embarrass him but fails spectacularly. From spit-slicked hair to lipstick-covered cheeks, Andrew's day spirals into a series of mortifying moments. When he meets his friend Taylor Jae, enduring the same ordeal, they hatch a plan to hide and plot revenge. Will their scheme teach their moms a lesson, or lead to more chaos? Dive into this laugh-out-loud adventure where kids take on their parents in a battle of wits and embarrassment.
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