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Lion and the Ostrich Chicks: And Other African Folk Poems
Ashley Bryan
For the child who loves the magic of the spoken word and stories that explain the clever ways characters navigate challe
Ages 8–12
Super-completely and Totally the Messiest
Judith Viorst
For the child who leaves a trail of crumbs and clutter but has a heart of gold, this story celebrates the messy side of
Ages 4–8
Things That Sometimes Happen
Avi
For the child with a boundless imagination who wonders if objects have secret lives and if the ordinary can suddenly bec
Ages 4–8
Zombie in Love #2
Zombie in Love 2 + 1
Kelly DiPucchio
For parents feeling overwhelmed by the 'rules' of child-rearing, this silly story reminds us that love matters more than
Ages 4–8
Girlhood Journeys #2
Kai: A Big Decision
Sharon Shavers Gayle
For the child learning that growing up means balancing personal desires with the needs of their community and family.
Ages 7–10
The Adventures of Aku
Ashley Bryan
For the child exploring why friends sometimes disagree, this rhythmic West African tale reveals how a cat and dog's ques
Ages 7–11
The Secret Keeper
Kate Coombs
For the child who carries the weight of everyone's feelings or feels burdened by a secret they were told not to share.
Ages 4–8
To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles
Deborah Blumenthal
For the child who needs to know that adventure has no age limit or boundary. This biography shows how grit and passion c
Ages 4–8
How to Change Everything: The Young Human's Guide to Protecting the Planet and Each Other
Naomi Klein, Rebecca Stefoff
For the young person feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis and looking for a way to take meaningful action in their
Ages 10–15
Gaps in Stone Walls
John Neufeld
For the child who values fairness above all, this historical mystery explores a girl's struggle to clear her name within
Ages 10–14
Peppermints #3
Secret in St. Something
Barbara Brooks Wallace
For the child who feels a strong sense of responsibility for others. Robin must protect his baby brother from a dangerou
Ages 8–12
Marcia Sewall's American History #1
The Pilgrims of Plimoth
Marcia Sewall
For the curious child wanting to know how people really lived long ago, this immersive look at Plimoth focuses on the ha
Ages 7–11
Halloween Party
Lonzo Anderson
For the child who loves the thrill of a spooky secret, this story explores the bravery it takes to join in when you feel
Ages 4–8
Captain Bob #1
Captain Bob Sets Sail
Roni Schotter
For the child who needs a little extra encouragement at bathtime or loves to turn everyday chores into grand, imaginativ
Ages 3–7
Tutankhamen's Gift
Robert Sabuda
For the child who feels small or quiet in a world of loud voices, this story follows a shy young boy who finds the coura
Ages 5–9
I Knew Two Who Said Moo
Judi Barrett
For the curious toddler discovering the world of numbers through playful rhymes and silly animal antics.
Ages 2–5
Beast
Donna Jo Napoli
For the teenager grappling with their changing identity or feeling like an outsider in their own skin. This Persian-led
Ages 12–18
Under the Quilt of Night
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child asking about courage in the face of unfairness. A poetic journey through the darkness toward the hope of f
Ages 4–9
The Chicken Squad #1
The First Misadventure
Doreen Cronin
For the child who loves to play detective and wonders about the 'scary' things in the yard, these plucky chicks prove th
Ages 6–9
Harmonica Night
Mary-Claire Helldorfer
For the child who needs a gentle wind-down after a busy day. This rhythmic story uses the soothing sounds of a seaside t
Ages 3–7
Mercury
Hope Larson
For the teen processing a sudden loss or feeling disconnected from their roots. A dual-timeline mystery explores how the
Ages 12–17
Under the Shadow of Wings
Sara H. Banks
For the child learning that loving someone means accepting what you cannot change, even when you want to protect them fr
Ages 8–12
Mush, a Dog from Space
Daniel Pinkwater
For the child who loves the idea of a secret, extraordinary world hidden right in their own backyard or kitchen.
Ages 7–10
The Things That Are Most in the World
Judi Barrett
For the curious child who loves asking 'what is the most...?' this book uses wild imagination to explain superlatives th
Ages 4–8
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