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The Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Sid Fleischman
For the child who loves outsmarting the 'bad guys.' Oliver uses his wits to escape a pirate captain who believes the boy
Ages 8–12
Happy Day #2
Going to Playschool
Sarah Garland
For the toddler preparing for their first day away from home, this gentle walk-through of a typical day at playschool tu
Ages 2–5
The Forbidden Door
Marilee Heyer
For the curious child who feels restricted by rules, this lushly illustrated tale celebrates the courage to explore beyo
Ages 5–9
Free Willy
Todd Strasser
For the child who feels like an outsider and is looking for a place to belong. This story explores how an unlikely bond
Ages 8–12
I Will Call It Georgie's Blues
Suzanne Newton
For the teenager feeling the heavy weight of family expectations and the need to hide their true self behind a perfect p
Ages 12–17
Goanna
Jenny Wagner
For the child who observes the world from a different angle and enjoys seeing nature disrupt the overly serious rules of
Ages 4–8
Chicken Run
Cutting Loose! Behind the Fences at Tweedy's Farm
K. Gilson, Heather Henson
For the child who thrives on group efforts and grit. This high-stakes farmyard escape explores what it takes to break fr
Ages 7–10
Bea and Mr. Jones
Amy Schwartz
For the child who feels bored with the routine of kindergarten and the parent who needs a laugh about the daily commute
Ages 4–8
Rebel on a Rock
Nina Bawden
For the child questioning the adults in their life or discovering that the world is more politically complex than it app
Ages 10–14
Learning by Heart
Ronder Thomas Young
For the child noticing social unfairness for the first time. Navigate the complexities of 1960s racial prejudice through
Ages 8–12
Cat, You Better Come Home
Garrison Keillor
For the child (or pet owner) who feels underappreciated and dreams of a more glamorous life, only to realize there is no
Ages 4–9
Vesper Holly #1
The Illyrian Adventure
Lloyd Alexander
For the child who thrives on independence and loves to outsmart the adults, follow a brilliant orphan as she navigates 1
Ages 9–14
How to be a Great Detective
Ursula Dubosarsky
For the child who loves looking for clues and wants to feel capable of solving problems in their own neighborhood.
Ages 8–12
The Flight of Red Bird: The Life of Zitkala-Sa
Doreen Rappaport
For the child navigating a move between worlds, this biography explores the struggle to maintain one's identity while fa
Ages 10–14
The Cartoonist
Betsy Byars
For the child who needs a quiet space to call their own. Alfie turns to his art to find peace within a crowded home and
Ages 8–12
Daily Life
Daily Life in a Covered Wagon
Paul Erickson
For the child curious about history and how people survived without modern technology. This guide uses real artifacts to
Ages 8–12
Aidan and the Strollers
Frederick Grice
For the child who feels like an outsider or dreams of running away to find where they belong among a group of creative m
Ages 10–14
The Cares Family #1
A Lemon and a Star
E. C. Spykman
For siblings who struggle with constant bickering and power struggles. This unsentimental classic explores the messy, fi
Ages 8–12
Harriet And The Cherry Pie
Clare Compton
For the child who thrives in the kitchen or feels the weight of new responsibilities when staying with relatives, this c
Ages 8–12
The Sound of Coaches
Leon Garfield
For the child questioning where they truly belong, this Dickensian adventure explores the mystery of identity through th
Ages 10–14
An American Ghost
Chester Aaron
For the child who needs to find inner strength and empathy when facing an overwhelming crisis or a scary, uncontrollable
Ages 9–12
Hank the Cowdog #54
The Fling
John R. Erickson
For the child who loves a good laugh and needs to see that even the most 'official' rules can be bent for a little bit o
Ages 8–12
Jean Little's Memoirs #2
Stars Come Out Within
Jean Little
For the young reader facing a significant physical change or loss, this moving memoir explores navigating the world as s
Ages 9–14
Home from Home
Susan Price
For the child who feels overlooked or invisible at home: a poignant story about a boy seeking a sense of belonging with
Ages 8–12
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