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Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old Opal finds more than just a stray dog at the grocery store; she finds a companion who helps her connect wit
Ages 8–12
Taxi, Go!
Patricia Toht
Taxi zips through city traffic to get passengers to games, plays, and the airport, stopping for red lights before shouti
Ages 2–5
Pinkalicious
Pink or Treat!
Victoria Kann
When a power outage threatens to ruin Halloween, Pinkalicious uses her superhero spirit to find a bright way for the who
Ages 4–8
A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon
Karen Romano Young
Pearl must team up with a tap-dancing girl and a pack of literate raccoons to solve a heist and stop her beloved New Yor
Ages 8–12
Andy Shane #6
Andy Shane, Hero at Last
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Andy is determined to win the bicycle decorating contest and become a local hero, but his bossy friend Dolores keeps get
Ages 5–8
Vet Volunteers #4
Manatee Blues
Laurie Halse Anderson
Brenna races against time at a Florida rescue center to nurse an injured manatee and find a way to save the sanctuary fr
Ages 8–12
My America
Karen Katz
Children from all over the globe share the foods, languages, and stories that connect their old homes with their new liv
Ages 4–8
Vet Volunteers #7
Teacher's Pet
Laurie Halse Anderson
Maggie helps her science teacher adjust to his new guide dog, Scout, until a sudden accident puts the brave pup's life i
Ages 8–12
The Railway Children
E. Nesbit
For children navigating sudden family changes or the absence of a parent, this classic offers a comforting look at findi
Ages 8–12
Drop Everything, It's D.E.A.R. Time!
Ann McGovern
Chaos turns to quiet across the whole school when students and staff drop their work to solve the most important mystery
Ages 5–8
Biscuit #13
Biscuit Visits the Big City
Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Tall buildings, roaring buses, and endless new faces await a curious puppy as he trots through the bustling streets of t
Ages 3–6
SugarLoaf #1
My Very Big Little World
Peter H. Reynolds
SugarLoaf gives a guided tour of her favorite things, from her baker father's treats to the hidden magic in her own back
Ages 3–7
Ribbon Rescue
Robert N. Munsch
A young girl in a traditional Mohawk ribbon dress unselfishly takes the ribbons from her new clothes to help neighbors i
Ages 4–8
Curious George and the Firefighters
H. A. Rey
For the child fascinated by fire trucks but perhaps a bit nervous about loud sirens, George's accidental adventure turns
Ages 4–7
Glasses Who Needs 'em?
Lane Smith
A skeptical boy changes his mind about his new frames after hearing a doctor's wild and imaginative list of famous eyegl
Ages 4–8
A Busy Day #3
A Busy Day at the Airport
Philippe Dupasquier
The airport is a whirlwind of activity where you can solve riddles, test your memory, and find hidden objects under gian
Ages 3–7
Ali Cross #1
Ali Cross
James Patterson
Young Ali Cross takes on his first big mystery to find his missing best friend while his father, a legendary detective,
Ages 8–12
Biscuit #31
Biscuit and the Big Parade
Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Drummers are drumming and clowns are waving, but Biscuit the puppy is still waiting for his turn to join the big neighbo
Ages 4–8
Math in the Real World #1
Estimating with People Who Predict
Diana Noonan
Scientists use the power of estimation to forecast natural disasters, using clever mathematical predictions to keep comm
Ages 7–10
Her Right Foot
Dave Eggers
The Statue of Liberty is captured mid-stride, revealing a hidden message of welcome and acceptance in the way she lifts
Ages 6–10
Owl Diaries #16
Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott
A hurt wing sends Eva to the hospital, where she makes a new friend and finds clever ways to keep up with her diary desp
Ages 5–8
What Was?
What Was the March on Washington?
Kathleen Krull, Who HQ
More than 200,000 people stood together in 1963 to hear a dream of equality and ignite a peaceful revolution for civil r
Ages 8–12
The Heartbreak Bakery
A. R. Capetta
After a bad breakup, Syd's magical brownies accidentally cause every couple in the community to split, and only new reci
Ages 14–18
Quaky Cat #2
Quaky Cat Helps Out
Diana Noonan
Quaky Cat wanders the changing streets of Christchurch to find his homeless friends a safe place to stay as the city beg
Ages 3–7
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