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The Tailypo A Ghost Story
Joanna Galdone
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire story and is learning to navigate the fun, spine-tingling tension of be
Ages 5–9
In the Haunted House
Eve Bunting
For children who love a good spooky thrill but need the comfort of knowing it's all in good fun, this book offers a deli
Ages 3–6
Scientists in the Field
Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot
Sy Montgomery
For children curious about nature's unique creatures and who care deeply about protecting endangered species, this book
Ages 8–12
River of Life
Debbie S. Miller
For the nature-loving child who asks how animals survive the winter: journey through an Alaskan river's seasons to see h
Ages 6–10
Duncan the Dancing Duck
Syd Hoff
For families seeking an accessible retelling of the Easter story, this book beautifully explains events from Palm Sunday
Ages 4–8
Not Until Christmas, Walter!
Eileen Christelow
For the family whose holiday excitement is turning into chaos, this playful story explores the challenge of waiting and
Ages 4–8
Owen Foote #3
Owen Foote, Money Man
Stephanie Greene
For the child intrigued by how money works, or who's navigating tricky friendship dynamics when finances are involved. O
Ages 6–9
Holiday Mouse Stories #3
Hurray for the Fourth of July
Wendy Watson
For young readers eager to explore American traditions, this book offers a joyful peek into a small-town Fourth of July,
Ages 4–8
The Dead Man in Indian Creek
Mary Downing Hahn
For the child who needs a push to find their inner courage or is navigating complex feelings about a parent's new relati
Ages 9–12
The Backyard Ghost
Lynn Cullen
For the child feeling invisible at a new school and tempted to use a shortcut to popularity, this story explores the tru
Ages 8–12
Guppies in Tuxedos Funny Eponyms
Marvin Terban
For the curious child who loves trivia and strange facts: discover the fascinating, real-life people and places behind e
Ages 8–13
Lincoln Mendoza #2
Pacific Crossing
Gary Soto
For the teen feeling out of place in a new environment, this story explores finding common ground and self-confidence wh
Ages 10–14
Quiet Night
Marilyn Singer
For children who struggle with bedtime disruptions, this playful story explores the humorous chaos of trying to sleep wh
Ages 3–7
Come Next Spring
Alana White
For the child feeling left behind as life moves forward. A soulful look at a girl facing the loss of her quiet valley an
Ages 9–12
Someone is Hiding on Alcatraz Island
Eve Bunting
For the child grappling with the difference between physical safety and true courage when facing intimidation from other
Ages 10–14
How Could You Do It, Diane?
Stella Pevsner
For families grappling with profound loss and the unspoken pain of suicide, this book explores a sister's quest for unde
Ages 12–15
Sami and the Time of the Troubles
Florence Parry Heide, Judith Heide Gilliland
For children processing the concept of war or seeking to understand the resilience of families living through conflict i
Ages 6–10
Calico Captive
Elizabeth George Speare
For the young reader navigating a major life upheaval, this gripping tale of a colonial girl's capture and journey explo
Ages 10–14
Summer Endings
Sollace Hotze
For the child adjusting to a new culture while carrying the heavy weight of family left behind in difficult circumstance
Ages 9–13
It Was a Dark, Dark Night
Nancy White Carlstrom
For the child who hears every creak and bump when the sun goes down. A nervous frog discovers that nighttime shadows are
Ages 4–7
A Circle Unbroken
Sollace Hotze
For the teen feeling caught between two different worlds, this story explores the search for home when your heart and hi
Ages 12–17
Jason and the Losers
Gina Willner-Pardo
For the child navigating the social pressure to be 'cool' while dealing with the upheaval of a changing family dynamic a
Ages 8–12
Seesaw Girl
Linda Sue Park
For the child who feels limited by rules and longs to explore. A young girl in 17th-century Korea dares to look past the
Ages 8–12
Henry and the Red Stripes
Eileen Christelow
For the child who wants to stand out from the crowd, this playful story explores the importance of being yourself and th
Ages 4–8
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