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One-Eye! Two-Eyes! Three-Eyes! A Very Grimm Fairy Tale
Aaron Shepard
For the child who feels like the 'odd one out' in their own family, this magical retelling celebrates staying true to yo
Ages 4–8
Clever Beatrice #2
Clever Beatrice and the Best Little Pony
Margaret Willey
For the resourceful child who loves problem-solving and outsmarting big challenges through wit rather than force.
Ages 4–8
Amelia Rules!
A Very Ninja Christmas
Jimmy Gownley
For the child feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of the holidays, this story balances festive chaos with the quiet
Ages 7–12
Henry Bear's Park
David McPhail
For the child learning to manage big responsibilities while missing a parent who is far away.
Ages 6–9
How Things Really Work #1
How Santa Really Works
Alan Snow
For the inquisitive child who wonders exactly how Santa gets everything done in one night, this humorous 'manual' reveal
Ages 4–10
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
Kathi Appelt
For the child who loves rooting for the underdog and protecting the wild places. This whimsical tall tale explores what
Ages 8–12
Growing Up Wild
Penguins
Sandra Markle
For the young explorer captivated by the natural world, this photo-essay offers a front-row seat to the life of an Adéli
Ages 6–10
I Am a Bird
Dana Walrath
For the child who finds magic in a simple afternoon outdoors, this lyrical story celebrates the quiet wonders of the bea
Ages 4–8
Waiting for the Magic
Patricia MacLachlan
For the child feeling the quiet ache of a parent's absence. This gentle story uses a houseful of animals to help a famil
Ages 7–10
Robert Burleigh Biographies #4
The Secret of the Great Houdini
Robert Burleigh
For the child who loves magic tricks and wonders how the impossible becomes possible, this story explores the grit behin
Ages 5–9
The Ratbridge Chronicles #2
Worse Things Happen at Sea!
Alan Snow
For the curious child who loves complex worlds and needs a reminder that teamwork and ingenuity can overcome even the mo
Ages 8–12
Bunnicula #3
The Celery Stalks at Midnight
James Howe
For the child with a vivid imagination who loves a good laugh and a touch of spooky mystery. A playful way to explore ho
Ages 8–12
Soldier Boys #3
Missing in Action
Dean Hughes
For the child navigating a complicated heritage or the heavy silence of a parent's absence during hard times.
Ages 10–14
Horace and Morris #3
Horace and Morris Say Cheese
James Howe
For the child adjusting to a new health restriction or food allergy. A mouse must find her place in a world of cheese wh
Ages 4–8
Hidden Music The Life of Fanny Mendelssohn
Gloria Kamen
For the child who feels their talents are overlooked or faces unfair rules, this biography explores the life of a gifted
Ages 8–12
What a Wonderful World
George David Weiss, Bob Thiele
For the child needing a moment of peace, this vibrant tribute to Louis Armstrong's classic song celebrates the beauty fo
Ages 4–8
Andrew Clements School Stories #7
Lunch Money
Andrew Clements
For the budding entrepreneur who sees every opportunity as a business venture. This story explores how to balance ambiti
Ages 8–12
Probably the World's Best Story About a Dog and the Girl Who Loved Me
D. James Smith
For the child navigating the messy reality of a complicated family, this funny and poignant story explores the bonds of
Ages 8–12
The Stone Dancers
Nora Martin
For the child who wonders how one small person can change a community's heart. A young girl uses local folklore to inspi
Ages 5–9
Girls Who Changed Science and Art #3
Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth
Jeannine Atkins
For the young activist who wants to change the world, these lyrical portraits of pioneering women show how one person's
Ages 10–14
Humble Pie
Jennifer Donnelly
For the child who struggles with entitlement or a sense of superiority, this folklore-inspired tale shows how a big help
Ages 4–8
On Jewish Holidays #1
On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Cathy Goldberg Fishman
For the child curious about the meaning behind holiday traditions, this lyrical journey through the High Holy Days explo
Ages 4–8
Mythological Creatures: A Classical Bestiary
Lynn Curlee
For the child captivated by monsters and heroes, this elegant bestiary introduces the legendary creatures of Greek myth
Ages 7–12
Carl Hobbes Thriller #1
Icecore
Matt Whyman
For the teenager who feels like their mistakes are spiraling out of control, this high-stakes thriller explores survival
Ages 12–17
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