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The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue #2
Romeo and Juliet
Ian Lendler
For the child who finds Shakespeare intimidating or 'boring.' This goofy zoo-animal performance makes the classic traged
Ages 7–10
Frog Hunt
Sandra Jordan
For the child who loves getting their hands dirty and exploring the backyard. This peaceful nature walk encourages quiet
Ages 4–8
Stella Díaz #5
Stella Díaz Leaps to the Future
Angela Dominguez
For the child navigating the nervous excitement of fifth grade while finding their voice to speak up for the planet and
Ages 8–12
The Queen's Granddaughter
Diane Zahler
For the child discovering their own hidden strengths, this magical adventure explores the courage needed to face family
Ages 8–12
Shadow Grave
Marina Cohen
For the child who struggles with unexplained anxiety or feels like they are constantly on edge, this eerie tale explores
Ages 8–12
The Buried and the Bound #2
The Spell for Unraveling
Rochelle Hassan
For the teen who feels like they are carrying the weight of their world's safety while searching for where they truly be
Ages 12–18
If Animals Disappeared #3
If Elephants Disappeared
Lily Williams
For the child who asks big questions about nature, this book explores how even one species like the forest elephant keep
Ages 4–8
The Only Fish in the Sea
Philip C. Stead
For the child who feels deeply about the well-being of every living creature, even the smallest ones, and values the det
Ages 4–8
If Animals Disappeared #1
If Sharks Disappeared
Lily Williams
For the curious child who wonders how every creature fits together, this book reveals the vital role sharks play in keep
Ages 4–8
Hispanic Star
Ellen Ochoa
Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso
For the child who loves looking at the stars and needs to see that hard work and a passion for science can lead to a his
Ages 8–12
Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior
Carole Lindstrom
For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small, this lyrical biography shows how one girl's voice can p
Ages 4–8
Cape
Kevin Johnson
For the child who uses play and imagination to shield themselves while processing the deep sadness of losing a loved one
Ages 4–8
A Little Space for Me
Jennifer Gray Olson
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a loud or busy world, this gentle story teaches the importance of finding and nur
Ages 4–8
Weather and Climate Geography Facts and Experiments
Barbara Taylor
For the child who wonders why it rains or how wind begins, this interactive guide explains the science of the skies thro
Ages 7–11
This Was Our Pact
Ryan Andrews
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to fit in with the 'cool' crowd, this magical journey celebrates t
Ages 8–12
The Girl Who Sang: A Holocaust Memoir of Hope and Survival
Estelle Nadel, Sammy Savos
For the child grappling with heavy history who needs to see how art and family bonds can provide a flicker of light duri
Ages 10–14
How to Be an Elephant
Katherine Roy
For the child captivated by how animals learn to survive and thrive. This deep dive into African elephant life shows the
Ages 7–11
At Home with Science
Splish! Splosh! Why Do We Wash?
Janice Lobb
For the curious child who wonders why baths are necessary. This engaging science book uses simple experiments to explain
Ages 5–8
Side Effects
Amy Goldman Koss
For the teen facing a serious medical diagnosis who needs to know they can still be themselves, sarcasm and all, through
Ages 12–16
Starla Jean #2
Starla Jean Takes the Cake
Elana K. Arnold
For the child learning to balance their own big ideas with the needs of a sibling or family event.
Ages 6–9
War in the Ring Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler
John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro
For the child curious about how sports can change history, this book explores two athletes who became icons during the f
Ages 10–14
Hispanic Star
Selena Gomez
Claudia Romo Edelman, Karla Arenas Valenti
For the child who loves the spotlight or struggles with big emotions, this biography follows Selena Gomez's rise to star
Ages 8–12
Act I, Act II, Act Normal
Martha Weston
For the middle schooler navigating the pressure of the spotlight while privately processing the loss of a family pet and
Ages 10–14
Pumpkins
Ken Robbins
For the curious child wondering how a tiny seed becomes a giant orange squash, this book captures the magic of growth th
Ages 4–8
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