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The Oregon Trail: Choose Your Own Trail #2
Danger at the Haunted Gate
Jesse Wiley
For the child who thrives on being in control: this interactive adventure lets them navigate the life-and-death choices
Ages 7–12
Little Bear
Little Bear's Little Boat
Eve Bunting
For the child outgrowing their favorite clothes or toys, this gentle story helps them embrace the next stage of life thr
Ages 3–7
Gregory, Maw, and the Mean One
David Gifaldi
For the child trying to understand why a bully acts the way they do, this Western fantasy explores how the past shapes w
Ages 8–12
It Goes Eeeeeeeeeeeee!
Jamie Gilson
For the child who gets a little nervous when things get wild at school, this funny classroom adventure helps turn fear i
Ages 7–9
Biodiversity
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
For the young explorer curious about how every creature from the tiniest bug to the largest whale works together to keep
Ages 10–15
Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems
Kristine O'Connell George
For the child who loves exploring the backyard or local park: discover the hidden personalities and changing lives of tr
Ages 6–10
Henry and the Dragon
Eileen Christelow
For the child who sees shadows in the corners or worries about monsters under the bed, this gentle story validates night
Ages 4–7
Mimi's Dada Catifesto
Shelley Jackson
For the child who feels like an outsider because of their unique way of seeing the world, this story celebrates finding
Ages 4–8
The Inquisitor's Apprentice #1
Untitled Middle Grade Fantasy
Chris Moriarty
For the child who feels like a fish out of water and is searching for where they truly belong, even when the truth about
Ages 8–12
Ghost Girl A Blue Ridge Mountain Story
Delia Ray
For the child navigating family expectations and the weight of shared grief. A young girl finds hope through a new schoo
Ages 8–12
Cat Mummies
Kelly Trumble
For the curious child fascinated by archaeology and the unusual, this book uncovers why ancient Egyptians honored their
Ages 8–12
Preacher's Boy
Katherine Paterson
For the child navigating the pressure of high expectations, this witty historical tale explores the messiness of growing
Ages 9–12
Gordy Smith #1
Stepping on the Cracks
Mary Downing Hahn
For the child grappling with the realization that right and wrong aren't always simple, especially when family loyalty a
Ages 9–13
Our Library
Eve Bunting
For the child who loves their local library, this story follows a group of animal friends who refuse to let their favori
Ages 4–8
Lizard Sees the World
Susan Tews
For the child who asks big questions about the world, this story follows a curious lizard who steps outside his comfort
Ages 4–8
Zee #2
Zee is Not Scared
Michel Gay
For the child who wants to feel grown-up and brave but still needs a snuggle when the lights go out. A gentle story abou
Ages 3–6
Shanghai Passage
Greg Patent
For the child curious about family roots and world history, this memoir follows a boy's resilience while growing up in o
Ages 10–14
The King and the Tortoise
Tololwa M. Mollel
For the child who needs to see that brains are better than brawn. This Cameroon folktale shows how wit can solve even th
Ages 4–8
The Balancing Act: A Counting Song
Merle Peek
For the curious toddler or preschooler captivated by big animals and playful songs, this rhythmic tale makes early math
Ages 2–6
Wordplay Riddles #5
Riddle Roundup
Giulio Maestro
For the child who loves to stump their friends, this collection of wordplay riddles turns language into a fun, illustrat
Ages 6–10
The War to End All Wars: World War I
Russell Freedman
For the middle grade student beginning to ask complex questions about global history, war, and the heavy price of peace.
Ages 10–14
Mandy Sue Day
Roberta Karim
For the child learning to navigate the world differently, this lyrical story celebrates how a young girl with visual imp
Ages 4–8
Circus Family Dog
Andrew Clements
For the child who feels replaced by a new sibling or classmate, this story helps navigate the sting of comparison and th
Ages 4–8
Daddy Makes the Best Spaghetti
Anna Grossnickle Hines
For children who thrive on playful connection with their parents, this story celebrates the joy found in everyday routin
Ages 3–7
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