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The Nightwalker
Belinda Hurmence
Mystery and smoke haunt the North Carolina coast as Savannah fears her sleepwalking brother might be behind the fires on
Ages 9–12
Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags
James Cross Giblin
For the curious child who wonders why we eat hot dogs and watch the sky explode on the Fourth of July. A fascinating loo
Ages 8–12
Sami and the Time of the Troubles
Florence Parry Heide, Judith Heide Gilliland
For children processing the concept of war or seeking to understand the resilience of families living through conflict i
Ages 6–10
Would My Fortune Cookie Lie?
Stella Pevsner
Thirteen-year-old Alexis is already worried about her family moving away when she notices a mysterious stranger followin
Ages 10–14
Henry (Christelow) #1
Henry and the Red Stripes
Eileen Christelow
For the child who wants to stand out from the crowd, this playful story explores the importance of being yourself and th
Ages 4–8
Red Fox Running
Eve Bunting
A hungry red fox treks across a silent, snow-covered landscape in a rhythmic quest for food.
Ages 4–8
Calico Captive
Elizabeth George Speare
Miriam Willard is swept from her New Hampshire home into a grueling wilderness trek toward Montreal during the height of
Ages 10–14
Stalebread Charlie and the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band
Michael Mahin
For the child who feels they have nothing but their imagination, this story shows how even junk can become a joyful song
Ages 4–9
Best Friends in Training #3
Cat Wishes
Calista Brill
A skeptical cat discovers that while magic is real, the most meaningful surprises usually come from new friends rather t
Ages 4–8
Melanie
Carol Carrick
Melanie sets off on a dangerous quest to rescue her grandfather from a hideous troll, relying on her courage and sharp s
Ages 5–9
Cousins of Clouds: Elephant Poems
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer
For the child captivated by the natural world, these lyrical poems and factual sidebars celebrate the majestic lives and
Ages 6–10
Seesaw Girl
Linda Sue Park
Bound by the strict rules of seventeenth-century Korea, twelve-year-old Jade Blossom longs to catch a glimpse of the wor
Ages 8–12
Summer Endings
Sollace Hotze
Twelve-year-old Christine waits anxiously in 1945 Chicago for news of the activist father she and her family left behind
Ages 9–13
Project Mulberry
Linda Sue Park
Julia and Patrick’s after-school silkworm project reveals deep lessons about friendship and patience, featuring unique d
Ages 8–12
Big Old Bones: A Dinosaur Tale
Carol Carrick
Professor Potts finds a massive pile of prehistoric bones and tries every possible combination until he builds a brand n
Ages 4–8
Jason and the Losers
Gina Willner-Pardo
Moving to a new home after his parents' divorce, a fifth grader finds that starting over means rethinking everything he
Ages 8–12
A Circle Unbroken
Sollace Hotze
After years of being raised as a Sioux chief's daughter, Rachel struggles to adjust to the white family that recaptured
Ages 12–17
Annie and the Wild Animals
Jan Brett
While searching the snowy woods for her lost cat, Annie tries to befriend grumpy bears and wild animals before spring br
Ages 4–8
Monster Baby
Dian Curtis Regan
For the child who feels like an outsider or is adjusting to a new family dynamic. This gentle story explores how love an
Ages 4–8
Daphne's Book
Mary Downing Hahn
Forced to partner with the class outcast for a contest, Jessica discovers that Daphne is hiding a dangerous secret that
Ages 9–12
The Ghost Children
Eve Bunting
For the child navigating the heavy fog of grief or moving to an unfamiliar home, this mystery explores how we hold onto
Ages 8–12
Grandfather's Christmas Camp
Marc McCutcheon
Lizzie and her grandfather trek up a snowy mountain on Christmas Eve to bring home their three-legged dog, Mr. Biggins,
Ages 4–8
The Upstairs Cat
Karla Kuskin
Two cats—one mean and old, the other lean and young—spend all their energy bickering in a rhythmic story about the point
Ages 4–8
Courtyard Cat
Carole S. Adler
Lindsay struggles with guilt and loneliness in an unfamiliar city after a family accident changes everything she once kn
Ages 8–12
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