Children's Books That Cover "Adult" Topics (15 books)

Ever wanted a book for your children that covers topics usually censored from them? Never fear, this list is hear!

Note: When adding books, add books that deviate from the norm. Lots of books discuss sexual abuse, for example. They say "don't let anyone touch your body!" That is what is considered child-acceptable. What is normally censored are books for kids that actually have someone experience sexual assault, and discuss the trauma involved. When adding a book, consider if it approaches the topic in-depth or if it's realistic; and how wayward it seems to call it a children's book even though it's clearly not for adults.

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1	Jimbo The Farting Robot: A funny picture book about being different, self esteem, and cute robots. Kids ages 3-6 by Momo J. Pug (Goodreads Author) 4.60 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	My Big Sister Takes Drugs by Judith Vigna 3.49 avg rating — 65 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Daddy Doesn't Have to Be a Giant Anymore by Jane Resh Thomas 3.58 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 4.06 avg rating — 284,951 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Hey Buddy, I'm your Body! by Agnes Deglon (Goodreads Author) 4.91 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Purple Pup by Karl Steam (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	I Believe You by Emily Pearson (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Chilly Stomach by Jeannette Franklin Caines 3.29 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Annabelle's Secret: A Story about Sexual Abuse by Amy Barth 3.50 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Will the Courageous: A Story about Sexual Abuse by Amy Barth 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Emmy's Question by Jeannine Auth 3.53 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Think of Wind by William M. Kocher it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	"My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease" A Child's View: Living with Addiction by Claudia Black 4.16 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Up and Down the Mountain: Helping Children Cope with Parental Alcoholism by Pamela Leib Higgins really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Tangerine by Edward Bloor 3.58 avg rating — 33,415 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars