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Melanie
Carol Carrick
Melanie sets off on a dangerous quest to rescue her grandfather from a hideous troll, relying on her courage and sharp s
Ages 5–9
Seesaw Girl
Linda Sue Park
Bound by the strict rules of seventeenth-century Korea, twelve-year-old Jade Blossom longs to catch a glimpse of the wor
Ages 8–12
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
Jason and the Losers
Gina Willner-Pardo
Moving to a new home after his parents' divorce, a fifth grader finds that starting over means rethinking everything he
Ages 8–12
Annie and the Wild Animals
Jan Brett
While searching the snowy woods for her lost cat, Annie tries to befriend grumpy bears and wild animals before spring br
Ages 4–8
Henry (Christelow) #1
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
Would My Fortune Cookie Lie?
Stella Pevsner
Thirteen-year-old Alexis is already worried about her family moving away when she notices a mysterious stranger followin
Ages 10–14
Red Fox Running
Eve Bunting
A hungry red fox treks across a silent, snow-covered landscape in a rhythmic quest for food.
Ages 4–8
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
Daphne's Book
Mary Downing Hahn
Forced to partner with the class outcast for a contest, Jessica discovers that Daphne is hiding a dangerous secret that
Ages 9–12
The Upstairs Cat
Karla Kuskin
Two cats—one mean and old, the other lean and young—spend all their energy bickering in a rhythmic story about the point
Ages 4–8
The Ghost Children
Eve Bunting
For the child navigating the heavy fog of grief or moving to an unfamiliar home, this mystery explores how we hold onto
Ages 8–12
Five Little Monkeys #4
Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake
Eileen Christelow
For the child who wants to help but might cause a little chaos, this story celebrates the sweet intent behind big, messy
Ages 3–7
Grandfather's Christmas Camp
Marc McCutcheon
Lizzie and her grandfather trek up a snowy mountain on Christmas Eve to bring home their three-legged dog, Mr. Biggins,
Ages 4–8
Cartons, Cans, and Orange Peels: Where Does Your Garbage Go?
Joanna Foster
The journey of your trash unfolds as you follow the path from the bin to the landfill, learning how recycling can give o
Ages 8–12
Courtyard Cat
Carole S. Adler
Lindsay struggles with guilt and loneliness in an unfamiliar city after a family accident changes everything she once kn
Ages 8–12
Monster Baby
Dian Curtis Regan
For the child who feels like an outsider or is adjusting to a new family dynamic. This gentle story explores how love an
Ages 4–8
It Does Not Say Meow, and Other Animal Riddle Rhymes
Beatrice Schenk de Regniers
Playful verses offer clever clues about familiar creatures in this collection of nine rhyming riddles designed for guess
Ages 3–7
Angels Sweep the Desert Floor: Bible Legends about Moses in the Wilderness
Miriam Chaikin
Angels descend to the desert to clear the path for Moses and the Israelites as they face the long, difficult journey out
Ages 8–12
Syd Hoff Books
Bernard on His Own
Syd Hoff
Little bear cub Bernard tries his very best to fish and explore on his own, only to find comfort in his father's arms wh
Ages 3–7
When Mischief Came to Town
Katrina Nannestad
For the child who has a big heart but finds that their high energy often leads to accidental trouble while trying to fit
Ages 8–12
Great Episodes
Guns for General Washington
Seymour Reit
During the brutal winter of 1775, two brothers attempt to haul 183 cannons across a snowy wilderness to help Washington
Ages 8–12
Helping Out
George Ancona
See the quiet power of cooperation through photographs of children and adults working side-by-side to get real jobs done
Ages 4–8
Riding the Tiger
Eve Bunting
Davey worries a new baby brother from Korea might change everything, but he soon learns that a parent’s heart has plenty
Ages 4–8
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