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My Incredible World
Lemons!
Hope Aicher
For the child learning to find the silver lining when things don't go as planned. A sweet reminder that a sour situation
Ages 3–7
Hope the Hopeful Piglet
Devin Staurbringer
For the child developing a deep sense of empathy for animals, this true rescue story offers a gentle path from hardship
Ages 6–10
Critters Cry Too
Anthony Curcio
Calvin the Critter searches for hope and a way to express his madsad feelings when his loved ones change after eating to
Ages 5–11
Freedom School, Yes!
Amy Littlesugar
For children processing scary news or systemic unfairness, this story shows how courage and the love of learning can ove
Ages 6–10
A Land of Permanent Goodbyes
Atia Abawi
Tareq and his family must flee their bombed home in Syria, beginning a perilous search for safety that leads them from R
Ages 12–18
Christmas Tapestry
Patricia Polacco
A cloth used to patch a church wall at Christmastime leads to an incredible reunion for an elderly couple separated long
Ages 6–10
We Are Not from Here
Jenny Torres Sanchez
For teens grappling with the reality of global migration, this story offers a raw, empathetic look at the courage requir
Ages 14–18
Coolies
Yin
Two brothers travel to the United States to face the immense challenge of building the transcontinental railroad in sear
Ages 6–11
Out of the Easy
Ruta Sepetys
Determined to leave her life in the French Quarter for college, seventeen-year-old Josie finds her plans derailed by a d
Ages 14–18
Nikolai, the Only Bear
Barbara M. Joosse
A bear living in a Russian orphanage feels out of place until a group of visitors from America offers him a chance to be
Ages 4–8
Awake and Dreaming
Kit Pearson
Theo dreams of a perfect life with a warm family, but when her wish mysteriously comes true, she must discover if her ne
Ages 9–12
Lassie #1
Lassie Come-Home
Eric Knight
Joe’s prize collie is sold when his family falls on hard times, but no distance can keep her from the thousand-mile trek
Ages 8–12
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
Mary Mapes Dodge
Two siblings in Holland race against time to win a pair of silver skates and find the doctor who can save their father's
Ages 9–12
The Village by the Sea
Anita Desai
Desperate to save their home after falling on hard times, Lila and Hari must find the strength to support their family w
Ages 10–14
Women of Our Time
Mary McLeod Bethune: Voice of Black Hope
Milton Meltzer
For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this biography follows Mary's journey from working in c
Ages 7–11
Phoenix Rising
Karen Hesse
Life on a Vermont farmhouse changes forever for thirteen-year-old Nyle when she takes in a boy suffering from a nearby n
Ages 12–16
Growin' Pains
Mary Blount Christian
Twelve-year-old Ginny Ruth feels the walls closing in within her fading Texas town, finding her only comfort in a specia
Ages 9–12
Mio, My Son
Astrid Lindgren
Young Anders leaves his lonely foster home behind when he is whisked away to the Land of Faraway to become Mio, the son
Ages 8–12
Little Brother
Allan Baillie
For the child grappling with the weight of global history or seeking a story about the unbreakable bond between siblings
Ages 10–14
Private Captain: A Story of Gettysburg
Marty Crisp
Walking through the turmoil of 1863 Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Ben and his loyal dog Captain search for a brother los
Ages 8–12
Harry and the Dinosaurs #2
Harry and the Robots
Ian Whybrow
For the child coping with a loved one's absence, this story shows how imagination and creative play can provide comfort
Ages 3–6
Hero of Lesser Causes
Julie Johnston
Twelve-year-old Keely is determined to pull her older brother out of despair after he is paralyzed by polio in this movi
Ages 10–14
Draw Me a Star
Eric Carle
A simple star on a page sparks an incredible journey of creation, as one drawing after another brings a vibrant, expandi
Ages 3–7
Blue Eyes Better
Ruth Wallace-Brodeur
Ten-year-old Tessa and her parents struggle to find a way back to normal life and light after the sudden, tragic loss of
Ages 8–12
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