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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Caterpillar Summer
A summer trip reveals family secrets and tests sibling bonds.
320 pages· 55,933 words· Est. 8 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,558 ratings
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Books About Single-parent Families · 143 titles considered
The Best Single-parent Families Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about single-parent families? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Single-parent Families
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019
Maybe He Just Likes You
By Barbara Dee
A girl faces unwanted attention at school and learns to stand up for herself.
304 pages· 46,516 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,566 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
By Dan Gemeinhart · Book #1 in the Coyote Sunrise series
A girl schemes to return home, uncovering secrets and friendships on a cross-country journey.
352 pages· 82,710 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 33,536 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020
Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business
A young girl starts a snack business to fit in and faces unexpected challenges.
96 pages· 9,421 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 904 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018
The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle
Mason's friend vanished. Can he uncover the truth before it's too late?
352 pages· 66,043 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,608 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2020
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
A boy finds strength in his late father's journal, discovering poetry and hidden powers.
208 pages· 41,637 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,498 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019
Shouting at the Rain
Delsie faces life's storms, seeking family and friendship.
288 pages· 52,132 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 9,404 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005
A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
By Jeanne Birdsall · Book #1 in the The Penderwicks series
Four sisters' summer adventures clash with a snobbish mother's disapproval.
262 pages· 52,813 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 66,082 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014
A Snicker of Magic
A girl must break a curse to restore magic and find a true home in a once-enchanted town.
336 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 14,192 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1958
The Family Under the Bridge
By Natalie Savage Carlson, Garth Williams (Illustrator)
An old man's solitary life changes when he finds three children needing a home under a Paris bridge.
97 pages· 17,723 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 17,186 ratings
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Single-parent Families Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about single-parent families for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Home in the Woods
Ages 5–8 · 2019
A family moves to a new home in the woods after the father's death.
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$1899
Something About Hensley's
Ages 6–9 · 2006
A magical store and a kind manager change a struggling family's life.
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Pecan Pie Baby
Ages 5–8 · 2010
Gia fears a new baby will disrupt her life with Mama.
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$1895
The Keeper of Stars
Ages 3–7 · 2024
A boy's nightly comet ride reveals a secret starry world.
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$1795
Feather
Ages 6–9 · 2012
A girl takes up boxing to stand up to her brothers' demands.
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Happy Like Soccer
Ages 5–9 · 2012
Sierra loves soccer, but her aunt can't watch her play. Who will cheer her on?
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Across the Bay
Ages 3–7 · 2019
A boy crosses the bay to find his father, discovering the true meaning of home.
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$2885
Kevin Durant in the Community
Ages 10–13 · 2013
From humble beginnings to basketball stardom, discover Kevin Durant's inspiring journey.
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$1799
The Great Big Book of Families
Ages 5–8 · 2010
Explore the vibrant tapestry of family life across the globe.
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$1895
Walk with Me
Ages 4–7 · 2008
A girl imagines a lion to cope with her father's absence.
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Single-parent Families Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about single-parent families for developing and independent readers.
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Two Naomis
Ages 8–12 · 2016
Two girls must navigate their parents' new relationship and redefine family.
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$799
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
Ages 10–14 · 1998
A boy's wild impulses threaten to derail his future.
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Unseen Magic
Ages 8–12 · 2022
A girl unleashes a shadow self, threatening her magical town's safety.
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$1699
Five Little Peppers and How They Grew
Ages 9–12
Discover the trials and triumphs of the Pepper family.
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$1699
Shine!
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Can Piper find her own light in a world where everyone else shines?
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$799
The Only Thing Worse Than Witches
Ages 8–12 · 2014
A boy becomes a witch's apprentice, facing unexpected magical challenges.
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$1699
The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A girl seeks her father, finding unexpected allies and a new family on the road to Nashville.
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$699
Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade
Ages 6–9 · 2020
A young girl navigates her first Lunar New Year without her mother, finding comfort and new traditions with her father and friends.
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$2330
A Monster Calls
Ages 12–17 · 2011
A boy confronts an ancient monster demanding a dangerous truth.
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A Thousand Questions
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Two girls in Karachi form an unexpected bond to pursue their dreams amidst family challenges.
Graphic Nov.
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$1499
Pie in the Sky
Ages 8–11 · 2019
An immigrant boy secretly bakes cakes to cope with loss and language barriers.
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$1799
The Line Tender
Ages 10–13 · 2019
A girl seeks meaning in her mother's unfinished shark research amidst new grief.