Growing-Up Books For Kids

Growing up comes with big feelings, new experiences and important life lessons. These books about growing up help kids navigate everyday challenges, all while encouraging meaningful conversations at home or in the classroom.

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Popular Books

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)Scaredy Monster and the Slumber PartyScaredy Monster Learns to SwimScaredy Monster Goes to the DoctorScaredy Monster and the Bad DreamOnce Before Time: GolditopsScaredy Monster Rides a PlaneScaredy Monster Gets LostNaughty MonsterCatbug: Everything is OkayThe Princess Series: The Princess Who Never SmiledPeppa Pig: Peppa Goes SwimmingAbsolutely Everything: A Graphic NovelHorse Country #1: Can’t Be TamedPeppa Pig: Bedtime for PeppaCurious George: Roller CoasterMusic for TigersNaughty Monster: The New Kid

New Releases

Yoga FriendsYou Are LifeI CanFiber ArtsShort AOut of the ShadowsSoaring in StyleWho Is Ana Dalt?RewildingOn a Beam of LightMiracle ManHey Diddle Diddle; & I Wish I Was a LittleGranddaddy's TurnDelores ThesaurusMerci Suárez Changes GearsWaking Ben DoldrumsSimon Steps Into the RingDoc McStuffins: Cuddle Me, Lambie

Books

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)Scaredy Monster and the Slumber PartyScaredy Monster Learns to SwimScaredy Monster Goes to the DoctorScaredy Monster and the Bad DreamOnce Before Time: GolditopsScaredy Monster Rides a PlaneScaredy Monster Gets LostNaughty MonsterCatbug: Everything is OkayPeppa Pig: Peppa Goes SwimmingAbsolutely Everything: A Graphic NovelHorse Country #1: Can’t Be TamedPeppa Pig: Bedtime for PeppaCurious George: Roller CoasterMusic for TigersNaughty Monster: The New KidClassic Starts: The Secret GardenAlong for the Ride #4: Solo ActKittensAlbert Is Not Scared (Mouse Math)A Beach For Albert (Mouse Math)My Life in Smiley Book 1:  It's All GoodHeart to Heart with Mallory

Videos

The Princess Series: The Princess Who Never SmiledSaying Thank YouThree Sick KittensThe Princess Series: ThumbelinaSciShow Kids: Why Do We Have Baby Teeth?How Do Kids Make Money

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Kids can experience many emotional and social changes as they mature.
  • Friendships play an important role in helping children learn about communication and empathy.
  • Talking about emotions can help kids better understand their own feelings and the feelings of others.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Use reading time to start conversations about feelings, friendships and growing up.
  • Encourage kids to share their thoughts and personal experiences after reading.
For Educators
  • Incorporate these stories into classroom discussions about empathy, relationships and emotional growth.
  • Prompt students to express their feelings through guided conversations, journaling or creative activities.

FAQ

Books about growing up explore the exciting journey of change and development. They often cover topics like friendship and emotional awareness to help children better understand themselves and the world around them.

Kids can learn important life skills such as cooperation, empathy and perseverance. These books also help children better understand their own feelings and the feelings of others as they navigate different stages of growing up.

Books about growing up can encourage discussions between kids, family members and educators about coming of age. They create opportunities to share similar experiences of growing up, making it a meaningful, cross-generational activity.

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