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Duncan the Dancing Duck
Syd Hoff
For the child learning the significance of the Easter season. This gentle retelling helps young readers understand the j
Ages 4–8
River of Life
Debbie S. Miller
For the nature-loving child who asks how animals survive the winter: journey through an Alaskan river's seasons to see h
Ages 6–10
Someone is Hiding on Alcatraz Island
Eve Bunting
For the child grappling with the difference between physical safety and true courage when facing intimidation from other
Ages 10–14
Scientists in the Field
Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot
Sy Montgomery
For the child who feels a deep connection to the natural world and wants to see how science and passion can save a speci
Ages 10–14
The Lonely Doll
Dare Wright
For the child who feels lonely or is learning about the boundaries of friendship and the importance of behaving well whe
Ages 4–8
Melanie
Carol Carrick
For the child learning that their unique way of seeing the world is a strength. This fairy tale celebrates a girl's cour
Ages 5–9
Seesaw Girl
Linda Sue Park
For the child who feels limited by rules and longs to explore. A young girl in 17th-century Korea dares to look past the
Ages 8–12
Big Old Bones: A Dinosaur Tale
Carol Carrick
For the child who loves dinosaurs but struggles when things don't fit together perfectly, this silly tale shows that eve
Ages 4–8
Jason and the Losers
Gina Willner-Pardo
For the child navigating the social pressure to be 'cool' while dealing with the upheaval of a changing family dynamic a
Ages 8–12
A Circle Unbroken
Sollace Hotze
For the teen feeling caught between two different worlds, this story explores the search for home when your heart and hi
Ages 12–17
Red Fox Running
Eve Bunting
For the child curious about the secret lives of animals in winter, this lyrical journey captures the determination of a
Ages 4–8
Would My Fortune Cookie Lie?
Stella Pevsner
For the teen feeling unsettled by the threat of moving, this urban mystery captures the tension of big life changes and
Ages 10–14
Annie and the Wild Animals
Jan Brett
For the child feeling lonely after losing a beloved pet or friend, this gentle story explores finding new connections wh
Ages 4–8
The Nightwalker
Belinda Hurmence
For the child who feels a heavy weight of responsibility for a younger sibling or worries that family secrets might caus
Ages 9–12
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
Ben's Dream
Chris Van Allsburg
For the child feeling overwhelmed by school subjects, this visual odyssey transforms a geography lesson into a breathtak
Ages 5–10
Calico Captive
Elizabeth George Speare
For the young reader navigating a major life upheaval, this gripping tale of a colonial girl's capture and journey explo
Ages 10–14
Best Friends in Training #3
Cat Wishes
Calista Brill
For the child who meets every surprise with a healthy dose of skepticism, this dryly funny tale shows that the best gift
Ages 4–8
Project Mulberry
Linda Sue Park
For the child exploring their cultural identity or navigating friendship when different backgrounds and perspectives col
Ages 8–12
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
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
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
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
Summer Endings
Sollace Hotze
For the child adjusting to a new culture while carrying the heavy weight of family left behind in difficult circumstance
Ages 9–13
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