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Lassie #1
Lassie Come-Home
Eric Knight
For the child grappling with a difficult family transition or the loss of a pet, this classic tale celebrates the unbrea
Ages 8–12
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
Mary Mapes Dodge
For the child learning about grit and selflessness, this classic tale follows two siblings in Holland who sacrifice thei
Ages 9–12
The Village by the Sea
Anita Desai
For the child navigating heavy family responsibilities or financial stress. Lila and Hari's journey through poverty and
Ages 10–14
Phoenix Rising
Karen Hesse
For the teenager grappling with the fragility of life and the courage it takes to love someone in the face of certain lo
Ages 12–16
Mio, My Son
Astrid Lindgren
For the child who feels unseen or lonely, this lyrical tale follows an unloved foster boy who finds a magical kingdom wh
Ages 8–12
Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird
Jean Little
For the child grappling with a parent's serious illness, this moving story offers a gentle hand through the complex emot
Ages 9–12
Brown Bear and Friends #3
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin Jr.
For the curious toddler discovering the beauty of nature, this rhythmic journey celebrates rare animals and the hope of
Ages 1–5
The Bastables #1
The Story of the Treasure Seekers
E. Nesbit
For the family facing a tight budget, these siblings show how a little imagination and a lot of teamwork can turn financ
Ages 8–12
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
Alan Schroeder
For the child curious about history's heroes, this moving story explores the childhood of Harriet Tubman and her early,
Ages 5–9
The Good Master #2
The Singing Tree
Kate Seredy
For the child grappling with news of global conflict or the absence of a loved one, this story offers a profound lesson
Ages 9–13
The Merlin Saga #10
Shadows on the Stars
T. A. Barron
For the young reader beginning to realize that protecting our natural world requires bravery, sacrifice, and standing up
Ages 10–14
The Road from Home
David Kherdian
For the young reader seeking to understand global history through a personal lens: a powerful, essential account of one
Ages 12–18
Psammead #3
The Story of the Amulet
E. Nesbit
For siblings navigating the worry of parents being far away, this classic adventure proves that courage and curiosity ca
Ages 8–12
The Cay #2
Timothy of the Cay
Theodore Taylor
For the child grappling with a new physical challenge or a significant loss, this story offers a powerful look at resili
Ages 10–14
See Ya, Simon
David Hill
For the child navigating a deep friendship while facing the reality of chronic illness and the approaching loss of a bes
Ages 10–14
An Episode of Sparrows
Rumer Godden
For the child who feels overlooked or seeks a sense of agency, this poignant classic shows how a tiny patch of earth can
Ages 9–14
Rosa Parks: My Story
Rosa Parks
For the child questioning why things are the way they are, this firsthand account of courage shows how one quiet act can
Ages 10–14
The Very Series #1
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
For the child curious about why their body is changing or those needing a gentle introduction to the cycles of nature, h
Ages 0–5
Alan Marshall's Autobiography #1
I Can Jump Puddles
Alan Marshall
For the child facing a long recovery or physical limitation who needs to see that a diagnosis doesn't define their spiri
Ages 10–15
Little House #9
The First Four Years
Laura Ingalls Wilder
For families navigating seasons of loss or financial stress, this honest look at pioneer life models how to find hope wh
Ages 8–14
Flambards #3
Flambards in Summer
K. M. Peyton
For the young adult navigating the weight of unexpected responsibility and the quiet process of rebuilding a life after
Ages 12–18
The Children's Madiba: The Life Story of Nelson Mandela
Sean Fraser
For the child questioning why the world isn't always fair, this biography follows Nelson Mandela's journey from a rural
Ages 9–12
To Be a Slave
Julius Lester
For parents seeking to discuss the harsh realities of American history through the authentic, unfiltered voices of those
Ages 12–18
Two Weeks with the Queen
Morris Gleitzman
For the child grappling with the unfairness of a sibling's terminal illness, this story blends laugh-out-loud humor with
Ages 9–13
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