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Nightmares #1
Nightmares: Poems to Trouble Your Sleep
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who loves a spine-tingling thrill, these dark, atmospheric poems introduce legendary monsters through vivi
Ages 8–12
Henry the Cat #1
Henry the Cat and the Big Sneeze
Anne Rockwell
For the child learning to stay calm and think clearly when they find themselves in a literal or metaphorical hole.
Ages 4–8
The Blabbermouths
Gerda Mantinband
For the child who struggles to keep a secret, this clever folktale shows how quick thinking and a touch of silliness can
Ages 5–9
"Help!" Yelled Maxwell
Edwina Stevenson
For children facing big challenges, this story explores how help can emerge from the most unexpected places when a crisi
Ages 7–10
Hobberdy Dick
Katharine Mary Briggs
For readers exploring themes of belonging and the magic hidden in unlikely friendships, discover a hobgoblin charged wit
Ages 10–14
I Am Eyes Ni Macho
Leila Ward
For children who love to discover the wonders around them, this book offers a gentle journey into the natural beauty and
Ages 4–8
The Worst Person in the World #1
The Worst Person in the World
James Stevenson
For the child who struggles with a grumpy disposition or feels like an outsider, this witty story shows how an unexpecte
Ages 4–8
Miriam Cohen's First Grade Friends #5
Jim's Dog Muffins
Miriam Cohen
For a child experiencing the difficult loss of a beloved pet, this book sensitively explores grief through a first grade
Ages 5–8
Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett
Caron Lee Cohen
For the child who needs to see that girls can be just as tough, loud, and brave as any frontier hero. A classic tall tal
Ages 5–9
Communication
Aliki
For the child curious about how we share thoughts and feelings, this guide explores everything from secret codes and let
Ages 4–9
Howl's Moving Castle #1
Howl's Moving Castle
Diana Wynne Jones
For the child who feels overlooked or trapped by expectations, this magical adventure proves that age and identity are o
Ages 10–14
Chloe in the Know
Judith Caseley
For the eldest child navigating their own growing pains while the family prepares for a high-risk pregnancy and a new ba
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Julia and Evan #1
If You Ever Get Lost: The Adventures of Julia and Evan
Barbara Ann Porte
For the child who needs reassurance about staying safe in public and the confidence to handle unexpected situations with
Ages 6–9
Arilla Sun Down
Virginia Hamilton
For the teenager navigating the complex threads of a multiracial identity and the shadow of a charismatic, demanding old
Ages 12–16
The Three Wonderful Beggars
Sally Scott
For the child grappling with ideas of fairness and destiny, this richly illustrated tale shows how kindness and mysterio
Ages 5–9
Mrs. Gaddy #3
The Crow and Mrs. Gaddy
Wilson Gage
For the child who gets caught in endless 'who started it' loops, this silly battle of wits shows how holding onto a grud
Ages 6–9
American Tall Tales
Laffite the Pirate
Ariane Dewey
For the child who loves tales of the high seas and historical rebels, this book introduces the legendary privateer throu
Ages 6–9
Two Mice in Three Fables
Lynn Reiser
For the child learning how to share, collaborate, and navigate the little hiccups of friendship through gentle storytell
Ages 4–8
The Goodbye Summer
Crosby Bonsall
For the child who dislikes goodbyes and endings, this story offers comfort and helps them understand that some things ar
Ages 7–10
The Cuckoo's Child
Suzanne Freeman
For a child grappling with profound loss, this story explores denial, hope, and the painful journey of accepting an unim
Ages 10–13
What Amanda Saw
Naomi Lazard
For children experiencing the bittersweet end of summer, this story offers a gentle, imaginative look at saying goodbye
Ages 6–8
Benny Rabbit and the Owl
Joseph Low
For the child who is certain there is something lurking in their dark closet at bedtime. Father Rabbit helps Benny disti
Ages 4–8
What It Is, What It Does #6
Allergies: What They Are, What They Do
Judith S. Seixas
For the child who wonders why they sneeze around cats or can't eat peanuts, this guide explains the 'why' behind allergi
Ages 6–9
The Old Woman and the Rice Thief
Betsy Bang
For the child who loves outsmarting the 'bad guy' with a clever plan. An old woman gathers unlikely allies to protect he
Ages 4–8
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