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King of the Playground
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the child who feels intimidated by a playground bully. Kevin learns how to use logic and humor to shrink a bully's s
Ages 4–8
Take Your Mama to Work Today
Amy Reichert
For the curious child who wonders what happens at the office all day. This role-reversal tale helps kids imagine a paren
Ages 4–8
Kestrel Takes Flight
Joy McCullough
For the child who feels like the odd one out in their family and is searching for a place where their unique physical ta
Ages 8–12
On Jewish Holidays
On Hanukkah
Cathy Goldberg Fishman
For families looking to share the warmth of Jewish traditions through a child's eyes, this poetic story captures the sig
Ages 4–8
Waking Upside Down
Philip Heckman
For the child feeling resentful about a new room or a change in the house, this story turns a frustrating move into a ma
Ages 4–8
There's a Monster Under My Bed
James Howe
For the child who hears every bump in the night and needs a gentle, humorous way to face those under-the-bed fears.
Ages 4–8
Dancing Home
Alma Flor Ada, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta
For the child navigating the complex feelings of belonging to two cultures and learning to find pride in their family he
Ages 8–12
Buzzard Breath
Marty Crisp
For the child dreaming of a fancy purebred who learns that the best friend you need might be the scruffy, smelly stray w
Ages 8–12
Making a Friend
Alison McGhee
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet nature of change, this gentle story shows how something loved can sta
Ages 4–8
The Dog Who Loved the Moon
Cristina García
For the child who finds magic in the night sky or dreams of being noticed. A lyrical island story about the bond between
Ages 4–8
The Werewolf Club #2
The Lunchroom of Doom
Daniel Pinkwater
For the child who thrives on the weird and wonderful, this zany adventure celebrates finding your own quirky community w
Ages 7–10
Ducks Disappearing
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the child who notices every detail and feels deeply for the natural world. This mystery empowers little ones to obse
Ages 4–8
A Field Guide to Getting Lost
Joy McCullough
For the child adjusting to a parent's new relationship or struggling to find common ground with someone who seems like t
Ages 8–12
Langston Hughes Poetry for Children
My People
Langston Hughes
For the child discovering the beauty of their community and heritage. This spare, lyrical poem celebrates Black identity
Ages 2–8
They Saw the Future: Oracles, Psychics, Scientists, Great Thinkers, and Pretty Good Guessers
Kathleen Krull
For the curious child who wonders how we know what happens next: explore the history of people who tried to predict the
Ages 8–12
A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver
E.L. Konigsburg
For the young reader fascinated by power and history, this witty look at a legendary queen explores how we are remembere
Ages 9–14
When the Library Lights Go Out
Megan McDonald
For the child who wonders what their favorite toys do after bedtime or feels a little nervous about the quiet shadows of
Ages 4–8
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #6
Joltin' Joe DiMaggio
Jonah Winter
For the child who needs to see how quiet discipline and steady practice can inspire others during difficult times.
Ages 4–9
Voices in First Person: Reflections on Latino Identity
Lori Marie Carlson
For the teenager navigating the complexities of their heritage, this anthology offers powerful monologues and poems abou
Ages 12–18
The Beast of Noor
Janet Lee Carey
For the teen grappling with a heavy family legacy, this atmospheric fantasy explores the courage required to face ancest
Ages 12–17
Gumption!
Elise Broach
For the child who needs a little nudge to try something hard. This plucky penguin shows how a 'can-do' attitude can turn
Ages 4–8
The Secret Language of Girls #1
The Secret Language of Girls
Frances O'Roark Dowell
For the child feeling the sting of a best friend drifting away. Navigate the confusing shift from childhood play to the
Ages 9–13
Bambi
Janet Schulman
For the child learning to navigate life's big changes and cycles, this gentle retelling offers a safe space to explore g
Ages 5–9
The Sharp North Trilogy #1
Sharp North
Patrick Cave
For the teen questioning who they are in a world of expectations, this thriller explores identity and ethics when a girl
Ages 12–18
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