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The Fig Tree: A Story About Building Friendship and Peace in Cyprus
Costantia Manoli
For the child curious about why borders divide people and how simple acts of sharing can bridge deep cultural divides.
Ages 5–9
Snow Beast Comes to Play
Phil Gosier
For the child who feels misunderstood because of their loud voice or big presence. A gentle guide to finding your place
Ages 4–8
Sharks Incorporated #2
Crocs
Randy Wayne White
For the adventurous child who wants to protect the planet and loves a high-stakes mystery in the wild.
Ages 8–12
My Parents Won't Stop Talking!
Emma Hunsinger, Tillie Walden
For the child who feels like an eternity has passed while waiting for adults to finish a 'quick' chat, this book humorou
Ages 4–8
Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos
Stephanie Roth Sisson
Carl Sagan’s life began with a curious look at the night sky, leading to a career spent helping the entire world marvel
Ages 4–8
Bad Kitty #12
Joins the Team
Nick Bruel
For the child who resists trying new things or feels intimidated by team sports. This hilarious guide follows Kitty thro
Ages 7–10
FBI Files #2
Catching a Russian Spy
Bryan Denson
For the curious child fascinated by detective work and real-life secrets who wants to know how investigators actually ca
Ages 8–12
Thundercluck! #1
Thundercluck! Chicken of Thor
Paul Tillery IV
A lightning-struck egg hatches into a powerful chick who must save the world from an evil chef determined to turn everyo
Ages 8–12
Science Comics
Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared
Alison Wilgus
For the curious child who loves taking things apart to see how they work, this graphic novel turns the complex physics o
Ages 9–13
Putin Vs. Zelensky: The Russo-Ukrainian War Why It's Happening and How It All Got Started
Ben Thompson
For the middle-grade reader asking why the world is in the news. This narrative guide breaks down the complex history an
Ages 10–14
Seven Voyages: How China's Treasure Fleet Conquered the Sea
Laurence Bergreen, Sara Fray
For the child fascinated by history and massive machines, this book reveals how China's treasure fleet explored the worl
Ages 10–14
Hispanic Star
Celia Cruz
Claudia Romo Edelman, William Alexander
For the child who loves to sing and dance but needs to see how passion and perseverance can turn a childhood dream into
Ages 8–12
How to Walk an Ant
Cindy Derby
For the imaginative child who finds magic in the small things, this quirky guide explores the delicate balance between c
Ages 4–8
Wild Predators!
Deadly Spiders and Scorpions
Andrew Solway
For the child who is fascinated by creepy crawlies or wants to know exactly how venomous creatures hunt and hide in the
Ages 6–10
Charlie Joe Jackson #2
Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation
Tommy Greenwald
For the child who would rather do anything but open a book, this hilarious camp adventure celebrates the cleverness of k
Ages 8–12
What If You Met...
What If You Met a Pirate?
Jan Adkins
For the curious child who wants to look past the movies and discover the gritty, fascinating, and sometimes smelly truth
Ages 7–11
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
Ismée Williams
For children supporting a family member who misses their home country, this lyrical story explores how love and nature c
Ages 4–8
Basher Science
Engineering
Tom Jackson
Learn why specific materials are chosen for skyscrapers and bridges while uncovering the scientific secrets that keep ou
Ages 8–12
Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna
Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton
Life on the African savanna involves facing lions and honoring Maasai traditions in this true story of growing up in Ken
Ages 10–14
Bad Kitty #6
Bad Kitty for President
Nick Bruel
For the child curious about how leaders are chosen, this hilarious guide uses a neighborhood cat election to demystify v
Ages 7–10
Sharks Inc. #1
Fins
Randy Wayne White
For the child who thrives on outdoor exploration and wants to protect the wild world around them through courage and tea
Ages 8–12
FBI Files #4
The Diamond Thieves
Bryan Denson
For the child who loves cracking codes and solving mysteries. This true story reveals the high-tech forensic science use
Ages 8–12
All the Impossible Things
Lindsay Lackey
For the child navigating the stormy emotions of the foster care system or waiting for a parent's recovery, this story of
Ages 8–12
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Jean Marzollo
For the child learning that doing the right thing takes courage, even when others disagree. A gentle introduction to sta
Ages 4–8
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