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Little Sammy Samurai Masters #3
Little Sammy Samurai Masters Positivity
Raz Chan
For the child who struggles with frustration or giving up when things get tough. Little Sammy uses 'samurai' secrets to
Ages 4–8
Adventures in Children's Poetry #4
There's a Hero Inside of Me!
Cathy McGough
For the child who needs a gentle reminder that bravery and strength are already within them, even when they feel small o
Ages 4–8
Norendy Tales #1
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate DiCamillo
For the child who wonders about their place in the world and needs a gentle reminder that every life, no matter how smal
Ages 7–10
The Norendy Tales #2
The Hotel Balzaar
Kate DiCamillo
For the child waiting for a parent to return or searching for a sense of belonging in a world that feels uncertain and l
Ages 7–10
The Norendy Tales #1
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate DiCamillo
For the child who wonders about their place in the world and how the stories we tell shape who we are destined to become
Ages 7–10
Savvy #1
Savvy
Ingrid Law
For the child navigating the transition to adolescence while facing family hardship. Mibs discovers that true power lies
Ages 8–12
The Gilgamesh Trilogy #3
The Last Quest of Gilgamesh
Ludmila Zeman
For the child grappling with the permanence of loss and seeking to understand how we live on through our actions and the
Ages 6–12
Thunderwith
Libby Hathorn
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of losing a parent and the isolation of joining a new, unfamiliar family in
Ages 11–15
M.C. Higgins, the Great
Virginia Hamilton
For the child weighing the security of home against the pull of the wide world, or those facing difficult family decisio
Ages 10–14
Wishing Machine, The
Jonathan Hillman
For the family finding beauty in small moments, this story shows how imagination can turn a routine trip to the laundrom
Ages 4–8
Sometimes Love
Katrina Moore
For the child facing a big move or saying goodbye to a parent, this story provides comfort during the many transitions o
Ages 3–7
Solar Bear
Beth Ferry
For the child who asks how we can help the Earth and protect the snowy homes of their favorite animals.
Ages 4–8
Our World Is a Family
Miry Whitehill, Jennifer Jackson
For children noticing new neighbors or hearing about people far away, this gentle book explains how we can welcome refug
Ages 3–7
Wings in the Wild
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the weight of global crises, this verse novel offers a sanctuary of hope and connection thro
Ages 12–18
Walter Had a Best Friend
Deborah Underwood
For the child who feels the quiet ache of a friendship fading away. This gentle story validates the sadness of drifting
Ages 4–8
Rainbow Shopping
Qing Zhuang
For the family finding comfort in their own traditions on a gloomy day. This vibrant story shows how food, culture, and
Ages 4–8
Holes #1
Holes
Louis Sachar
For the child who feels like the world is against them or is struggling with the unfairness of life, this story finds ho
Ages 9–14
Golden Threads
Suzanne Del Rizzo
For the child who is heartbroken over a broken toy or feeling 'damaged' after a difficult time. This story shows how hea
Ages 4–8
Galaxy of Whales, A
Heather Fawcett
For the child navigating the complex waves of grief while worrying that a best friend is drifting away.
Ages 8–12
Flamer
Mike Curato
For the teen grappling with self-identity and the fear of not fitting in. This graphic novel explores the courage it tak
Ages 13–18
The Big Bad Wolf in My House
Valérie Fontaine
For children processing the scary atmosphere of an unstable home or experiencing domestic violence. A sensitive metaphor
Ages 5–9
When the Elephants Dance: A Novel
Tess Uriza Holthe
For those seeking to understand how families find hope and strength through cultural stories while facing the immense ch
Ages 14–18
Waiting for Normal
Leslie Connor
For the child navigating a parent's unpredictable moods or living in an unstable home. Addie's journey offers hope and a
Ages 9–12
The Village That Vanished
Ann Grifalconi
For the child grappling with big questions about courage and history, this story shows how wisdom and teamwork can overc
Ages 6–10
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