Books About Single Parents · 8 titles considered

The Best Single Parents Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about single parents? 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.

Playing the Cards You're Dealt
The Shortlist

Our 8 Favorite Books About Single Parents

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2021

The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife

By Maz Evans · Book #1 in the The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife series

Scarlett's emotions cause chaos, risking her dream trip. Can she control them before disaster strikes?

240 pages· 29,443 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 188 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Playing the Cards You're Dealt

A boy's secret partnership in a card game reveals family truths that could change everything.

320 pages· 54,055 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,137 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2024

Deep Water

A marathon swim tests Tully's resolve to bring her mom back, but danger looms in the deep waters.

224 pages· 22,450 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 983 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

Cardboard

By Doug TenNapel · Book #1 in the Cardboard series

A cardboard man comes to life, but a bully's creations threaten chaos.

288 pages· 8,674 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 14,718 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

Geekerella

A cosplay contest could change everything for a geek girl and a reluctant teen actor.

336 pages· 85,296 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 71,216 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Last Resort

A girl must solve her grandfather's murder in a haunted inn bridging the living and the dead.

240 pages· 43,374 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,482 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2002

The Worry Website

Students anonymously share worries online, seeking unexpected advice.

128 pages· 21,818 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 5,055 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013

Despicable Me 2

Book #2 in the Despicable Me series

A former villain becomes a spy dad. Can he balance both worlds?

144 pages· 15,991 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 192 ratings
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