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Doctor De Soto
William Steig
For parents whose child is nervous about the dentist, or for anyone who loves a clever tale about outsmarting tricky sit
Ages 4–8
Saint George and the Dragon
Margaret Hodges
A brave knight battles a fearsome dragon to rescue a kingdom in this stunningly illustrated retelling of the classic Eng
Ages 3–7
Mapping the Bones
Jane Yolen
Jewish twins Chaim and Gittel face the brutal realities of the Holocaust in 1942 Poland. Their journey through concentra
Ages 4–11
Ranger's Apprentice #7
Erak's Ransom
John Anthony Flanagan
For readers who love epic quests and tales of loyalty, this adventure follows a daring rescue mission across a desert to
Ages 10–14
The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler
Gene Kemp
For the child who champions their friends, this book celebrates fierce loyalty and resilience while navigating school mi
Ages 9–12
The Phantom Tollbooth
Norton Juster
For the child who feels bored by learning, this whimsical journey through the Lands Beyond will spark curiosity and reve
Ages 8–14
The Dark is Rising Sequence #2
The Dark is Rising
Susan Cooper
For the child discovering a hidden world of magic and an epic destiny, this classic fantasy explores the courage needed
Ages 10–14
Charlotte's Web
E. B. White
For children exploring profound friendships and life's natural cycles, this timeless tale celebrates loyalty, courage, a
Ages 7–12
Haroun and Luka #1
Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Salman Rushdie
For the child grappling with big family changes, this imaginative quest offers a vibrant escape and a powerful story abo
Ages 8–14
We the Kids
David Catrow
This engagingly illustrated book breaks down the Preamble of the Constitution into kid-friendly terms, making American h
Ages 4–11
Bambi: A Life in the Woods
Felix Salten
For readers exploring themes of resilience and loss in the natural world, this classic coming-of-age story follows a you
Ages 9–14
The Trial
Jen Bryant
Twelve-year-old Katie Leigh Flynn narrates, in evocative poems, how the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping trial gripped her
Ages 8–12
What Is Color? The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of Art
Steven Weinberg
Dive into the zany world of color, discovering its scientific and artistic origins across continents and history. Packed
Ages 4–11
A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
Jill Twiss
For children learning about different kinds of families and the power of acceptance, this sweet tale celebrates love, st
Ages 4–8
Insect Superpowers: 18 Real Bugs that Smash, Zap, Hypnotize, Sting, and Devour!
Kate Messner
Explore the incredible abilities of 18 real insects, framed as superheroes and supervillains. Meet the Malevolent Mimic
Ages 4–11
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Jeff Campbell, George Lucas, Philip Kaufman
For readers craving high-stakes adventure and historical intrigue, join archaeologist Indiana Jones on a daring, global
Ages 9–14
How I Stole Johnny Depp's Alien Girlfriend
Gary Ghislain
Fourteen-year-old David falls for Zelda, a new patient of his psychologist father who believes she's an alien. He joins
Ages 12–18
Chasing Helicity #1
Chasing Helicity
Ginger Zee
Helicity hopes a summer in Texas with her best friend will help her forget past tornadoes and floods. But when a powerfu
Ages 8–11
Rose Under Fire
Elizabeth Wein
For the reader grappling with injustice and seeking tales of incredible strength, this powerful story illuminates the re
Ages 12–18
Animal Farm
George Orwell
For young readers exploring complex themes of power, freedom, and betrayal, this graphic novel explores how idealism can
Ages 12–16
Mo & Dale Mysteries #1
Three Times Lucky
Sheila Turnage
For readers craving adventure and spunky heroines, this Southern-style mystery explores found family and courage in the
Ages 9–13
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Jules Verne
For the adventurous child fascinated by the mysteries of the deep, this classic tale plunges readers into an electrifyin
Ages 10–16
Psammead #1
Five Children and It
E. Nesbit
For curious children who wonder what they'd wish for, this classic tale explores the hilarious chaos and unexpected less
Ages 8–12
The Snail and the Whale
Julia Donaldson
For the child who dreams of big adventures and wonders how a small voice can make a huge difference. This book celebrate
Ages 3–7
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