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Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #5
Atalanta's Race
Shirley Climo
For the child who values their independence and feels pressure to conform to traditional roles. This myth celebrates a g
Ages 7–10
Virginia Bound
Amy Butler Greenfield
For the child who values fairness and is ready to explore the difficult truths of how our world was built, from London's
Ages 10–14
Meeting the Make-out King
Lynn Cullen
For the middle-schooler feeling the weight of the 'cool crowd' and navigating the pressure to grow up faster than they a
Ages 10–14
Gooney Bird Greene #3
Gooney the Fabulous
Lois Lowry
For the child who loves making up tall tales or needs a spark of inspiration to brighten up a dreary, rainy day at schoo
Ages 6–9
Jon, Flora, and the Odd-eyed Cat
Stella Pevsner
For the child feeling isolated by a long recovery or a big move, this story explores the power of friendship and finding
Ages 10–14
Hear the Wind Blow
Mary Downing Hahn
For the child grappling with heavy historical topics or the realities of loss, this story follows siblings navigating a
Ages 10–14
Forest Has a Song Poems
Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
For the curious explorer who finds magic in every rustling leaf and chirping bird. These gentle nature poems encourage k
Ages 6–9
Dinosaur Parents, Dinosaur Young Uncovering the Mystery of Dinosaur Families
Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
For the child who wonders if dinosaurs lived in families just like we do. Explore the prehistoric science of how T-Rex a
Ages 8–12
Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
For the curious student wondering why farm turkeys look so different from the ones in the woods, this guide explores the
Ages 9–12
The Counterfeit Princess
Jane Resh Thomas
For the young reader processing feelings of loss and seeking a sense of purpose through courage and loyalty in the face
Ages 10–14
Nature Books
Where the Bald Eagles Gather
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
For the child captivated by the wild, this photo-essay explores the seasonal migration of bald eagles and the scientists
Ages 8–12
Claude the Dog #1
Claude the Dog: A Christmas Story
Dick Gackenbach
For the child learning that the joy of Christmas comes from what we give rather than what we get, even when it means par
Ages 3–7
The Wilde Island Chronicles #1
Dragon's Keep
Janet Lee Carey
For the teenager who feels they must hide a part of themselves to be accepted, this story explores the weight of secrets
Ages 12–17
Five Little Monkeys #2
Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree
Eileen Christelow
For the spirited toddler who loves to push boundaries and needs a playful way to learn about consequences and safety thr
Ages 2–5
We Sing the City
Mary Beth Lundgren
For children discovering the rhythm of their own neighborhoods, this poetic celebration honors the vibrant sights, sound
Ages 4–8
Chavela and the Magic Bubble
Monica Brown
For the child curious about where everyday things come from, this magical journey connects a favorite treat to ancestral
Ages 4–8
The Morning Chair
Barbara M. Joosse
For the child facing a big transition, this gentle story shows how bringing a piece of home along can make a strange new
Ages 4–8
Bread and Roses, Too
Katherine Paterson
For the child grappling with the concept of fairness and why people stand up for their rights even when it's scary and d
Ages 10–14
Sydney #1
Dog for a Day
Dick Gackenbach
For the child who wonders what it would be like to walk in their pet's paws, this silly story explores the chaos of a ba
Ages 4–8
This Our Dark Country The American Settlers of Liberia
Catherine Reef
For the student exploring the complex search for freedom and the difficult realities of building a new home across the o
Ages 10–14
Face at the Edge of the World
Eve Bunting
For the teenager grappling with the sudden loss of a friend, this mystery explores the weight of unanswered questions an
Ages 12–17
Ahwoooooooo!
Yannick Murphy
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with the group. A young wolf searches for his own unique voice in a
Ages 4–7
Bedtime Bunnies
Wendy Watson
For the toddler who needs a calming transition from playtime to pajamas, this rhythmic story follows a bunny family thro
Ages 2–5
Crankee Doodle
Tom Angleberger
For the child who loves to argue or asks 'why' about every silly song, this hilarious dialogue brings a cranky patriot a
Ages 4–8
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