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The Baby Uggs Are Hatching
Jack Prelutsky
For the child with a playful imagination who loves silly words, these whimsical poems about peculiar creatures turn the
Ages 4–8
Aardvarks, Disembark!
Ann Jonas
For the child curious about the wonders of the natural world, this unique book transforms a familiar story into a discov
Ages 4–8
If I Owned a Candy Factory
James Walker Stevenson
For the child who loves to share and dream big. This gentle book explores the joy of imagining how to make your friends'
Ages 4–8
Tom Trueheart #1
The Secret History of Tom Trueheart
Ian Beck
For the child finding their own path while living in the shadow of older siblings or a famous family legacy.
Ages 8–12
The Very Worst Monster
Pat Hutchins
For the child feeling outshone by a new sibling's arrival, this hilarious tale uses a monster family to explore jealousy
Ages 4–8
Beyond the Mango Tree
Amy Bronwen Zemser
For the child feeling isolated or stifled by circumstances, this book explores a twelve-year-old's longing for friendshi
Ages 9–13
Merry-go-round
Mirra Ginsburg
For the child learning to navigate social trickery and simple truths. These playful Russian fables use animal antics to
Ages 4–8
Island #2
Summer Business
Charles E. Martin
For the child eager for independence and a sense of purpose. Heather and her friends spend their summer break launching
Ages 5–9
The Lion and the Stoat
Paul O. Zelinsky
Does your child often compare themselves to friends? This charming story thoughtfully explores the challenges and reward
Ages 6–9
Island #4
For Rent
Charles E. Martin
For the child who loves to build and create, this coastal tale celebrates the power of a shared goal as a group of kids
Ages 4–8
Bird Lake Moon
Kevin Henkes
For the child navigating the quiet, heavy changes of a family transition. This gentle story explores how two boys heal f
Ages 8–12
The Song
Charlotte Zolotow
For the quiet child with a rich inner world who feels like no one else quite 'gets' them. A lyrical look at sharing your
Ages 4–8
The Oracle Prophecies #1
The Oracle Betrayed
Catherine Fisher
For the young reader starting to question the world around them, this immersive fantasy explores the courage required to
Ages 10–14
The Frame-Up #1
The Frame-Up
Wendy McLeod MacKnight
For the child who loves finding hidden secrets in everyday places. Sargent discovers that the paintings in his father's
Ages 8–12
The Magician of Cracow
Krystyna Turska
For a child grappling with the allure of quick fixes and the true value of belonging, this Polish folktale offers a whim
Ages 6–9
The Mennyms #2
Mennyms in the Wilderness
Sylvia Waugh
For the child grappling with a move or the loss of a family home, this philosophical tale explores how we hold onto our
Ages 8–12
Scranimals
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who loves to make up their own silly stories, these rhythmic poems introduce a world of hybrid creatures t
Ages 4–10
Hidden Clue Mysteries #1
Flute Revenge: Plus Two More Mysteries
Andrew Bromberg
For the budding detective who loves to outsmart the grown-ups, this interactive chapter book invites readers to spot hid
Ages 7–10
Karen #2
Karen and Vicki
Elisabet McHugh
For the child navigating the tricky shifts of a blended family and learning to share space and parents with a new, older
Ages 8–12
Christmas at Long Pond
William T. George
For the child who thrives in the quiet of the woods, this peaceful journey celebrates the bond between father and son th
Ages 4–8
The Tale of Thomas Mead
Pat Hutchins
For the stubborn child who thinks they don't need to learn to read. This humorous rhyming tale shows how ignoring signs
Ages 4–8
Never Say Ugh to a Bug
Norma Farber
For the child who shrieks at every spider or ant, these playful poems transform 'ugh' into 'ooh' by celebrating the beau
Ages 4–8
Leo and Emily #1
Leo and Emily
Franz Brandenberg
For the child learning to navigate the give and take of close friendships and the joy of working together on a creative
Ages 4–8
Goodbye, Max
Holly Keller
For the child struggling to say goodbye to a beloved pet and feeling unready to welcome a new one.
Ages 4–8
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