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The Ratbridge Chronicles #2
Worse Things Happen at Sea!
Alan Snow
For the curious child who loves complex worlds and needs a reminder that teamwork and ingenuity can overcome even the mo
Ages 8–12
Hidden Music The Life of Fanny Mendelssohn
Gloria Kamen
For the child who feels their talents are overlooked or faces unfair rules, this biography explores the life of a gifted
Ages 8–12
Horace and Morris #3
Horace and Morris Say Cheese
James Howe
For the child adjusting to a new health restriction or food allergy. A mouse must find her place in a world of cheese wh
Ages 4–8
Andrew Clements School Stories #7
Lunch Money
Andrew Clements
For the budding entrepreneur who sees every opportunity as a business venture. This story explores how to balance ambiti
Ages 8–12
I Am a Bird
Dana Walrath
For the child who finds magic in a simple afternoon outdoors, this lyrical story celebrates the quiet wonders of the bea
Ages 4–8
Growing Up Wild
Penguins
Sandra Markle
For the young explorer captivated by the natural world, this photo-essay offers a front-row seat to the life of an Adéli
Ages 6–10
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
Kathi Appelt
For the child who loves rooting for the underdog and protecting the wild places. This whimsical tall tale explores what
Ages 8–12
Robert Burleigh Biographies #4
The Secret of the Great Houdini
Robert Burleigh
For the child who loves magic tricks and wonders how the impossible becomes possible, this story explores the grit behin
Ages 5–9
Waiting for the Magic
Patricia MacLachlan
For the child feeling the quiet ache of a parent's absence. This gentle story uses a houseful of animals to help a famil
Ages 7–10
Amelia Rules!
A Very Ninja Christmas
Jimmy Gownley
For the child feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of the holidays, this story balances festive chaos with the quiet
Ages 7–12
Probably the World's Best Story About a Dog and the Girl Who Loved Me
D. James Smith
For the child navigating the messy reality of a complicated family, this funny and poignant story explores the bonds of
Ages 8–12
What a Wonderful World
George David Weiss, Bob Thiele
For the child needing a moment of peace, this vibrant tribute to Louis Armstrong's classic song celebrates the beauty fo
Ages 4–8
Grumpy Grandpa
Heather Henson
For children who feel intimidated by an older relative's stern demeanor and want to understand the person behind the gru
Ages 4–8
Mythological Creatures: A Classical Bestiary
Lynn Curlee
For the child captivated by monsters and heroes, this elegant bestiary introduces the legendary creatures of Greek myth
Ages 7–12
Carl Hobbes Thriller #1
Icecore
Matt Whyman
For the teenager who feels like their mistakes are spiraling out of control, this high-stakes thriller explores survival
Ages 12–17
For You are a Kenyan Child
Kelly Cunnane
For the child curious about the daily rhythms of others, this sensory journey celebrates the vibrant community, animals,
Ages 3–8
Humble Pie
Jennifer Donnelly
For the child who struggles with entitlement or a sense of superiority, this folklore-inspired tale shows how a big help
Ages 4–8
The Boy on a Black Horse
Nancy Springer
For the child noticing that some peers face hidden struggles. A story about lookng past appearances to understand homele
Ages 12–16
Grandy Thaxter's Helper
Douglas Rees
For the child who enjoys unexpected friendships and the comedy of errors that happens when someone tries to help but get
Ages 4–8
Girls Who Changed Science and Art #3
Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth
Jeannine Atkins
For the young activist who wants to change the world, these lyrical portraits of pioneering women show how one person's
Ages 10–14
Altogether, One at a Time
E.L. Konigsburg
For the child navigating the complex social dynamics of friendship, self-image, and the realization that people are rare
Ages 8–12
Being Danny's Dog
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the child feeling overshadowed by an older sibling or struggling to find their own identity after a family move and
Ages 8–12
Asteroids Invaders from Space
Robert Kraske
For the child who looks up at the night sky and wonders what else is out there, especially the giant rocks that might on
Ages 8–12
Uncle Sam And Old Glory Symbols Of America
Delno C. West, Jean M. West
For the curious child asking about the flag or the Statue of Liberty, this guide reveals the fascinating history behind
Ages 7–12
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