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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cartons, Cans, and Orange Peels: Where Does Your Garbage Go?
Joanna Foster
The journey of your trash unfolds as you follow the path from the bin to the landfill, learning how recycling can give o
Ages 8–12
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
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
Angels Sweep the Desert Floor: Bible Legends about Moses in the Wilderness
Miriam Chaikin
Angels descend to the desert to clear the path for Moses and the Israelites as they face the long, difficult journey out
Ages 8–12
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
Arabel and Mortimer #1
Arabel's Raven
Joan Aiken
A wild raven with a two-word vocabulary moves into Arabel's home, sparking a series of chaotic and comical changes for t
Ages 7–10
Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #4
The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb
Shirley Climo
Deep in a Mexican cornfield, a tiny red ant finds a snack too big to carry and searches for a companion strong enough to
Ages 4–8
The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest
Steve Jenkins
Learn about the specialized oxygen gear, survival techniques, and treacherous terrain required to reach the highest poin
Ages 6–10
Flying Solo
Ralph Fletcher
When their teacher doesn't show up, a sixth-grade class tries to run the school day themselves, but old secrets and tens
Ages 8–12
Too Far Away to Touch
Lesléa Newman
For children processing the impending loss of a family member, this gentle story uses the stars to explain how love rema
Ages 5–9
Great Episodes
Guns for General Washington
Seymour Reit
During the brutal winter of 1775, two brothers attempt to haul 183 cannons across a snowy wilderness to help Washington
Ages 8–12
When Mischief Came to Town
Katrina Nannestad
For the child who has a big heart but finds that their high energy often leads to accidental trouble while trying to fit
Ages 8–12
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