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Tales from Acorn Wood #3
Postman Bear
Julia Donaldson
For the toddler who loves surprises and helping others. Help Postman Bear deliver letters to his friends as he prepares
Ages 0–3
Return to the Library of Doom #3
Ghost Writer
Michael Dahl
For the child who loves a good scare but needs a quick, manageable read that makes technology feel a little bit spooky.
Ages 9–13
Word Wise
What Is a Preposition?
Sheri Doyle
Real-life photographs and clear, simple text provide an easy first look at how prepositions show the relationship betwee
Ages 5–8
Ruby's Wish
Shirin Yim Bridges
In a time when most girls are kept at home, Ruby dares to dream of the same university education offered to her brothers
Ages 5–9
Samurai Detective #5
A Samurai Never Fears Death
Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler
A samurai investigator hunts smugglers in 18th-century Japan, trailing a killer to a puppet theater to save his family’s
Ages 10–14
The Most Beautiful Place in the World
Ann Cameron
Seven-year-old Juan shines shoes on the streets of Guatemala to earn his keep while holding onto big dreams for a differ
Ages 7–10
Starring Steven Spielberg: The Making of a Young Filmmaker
Gene Barretta
This illustrated biography traces the childhood of celebrated filmmaker Steven Spielberg and his early passion for telli
Ages 4–8
The Secret Histories #1
The Secret History of Giants
Ari Berk
Folklore comes to life in this detailed guide featuring flaps and booklets that reveal the myths and truths of giants fr
Ages 8–12
Images of God
John Paterson, Katherine Paterson
Ancient metaphors come to life as the divine is described through the natural world, appearing as steady rocks, rushing
Ages 8–12
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #7
The Clue in the Diary
Carolyn Keene
Nancy Drew must use a lost diary to prove the innocence of a man wrongly imprisoned.
Ages 8–12
Heaven #1
Heaven
Angela Johnson
A stormy summer afternoon shatters fourteen-year-old Marley's world when a hidden truth makes her question if her family
Ages 12–16
The Cartoonist
Betsy Byars
A quiet boy clings to his secret attic sanctuary and his drawings as he faces the threat of losing the one place in a cr
Ages 8–12
Otter #4
Otter: I Love Books!
Sam Garton
For the child discovering the magic of the library for the first time. Join Otter as she explores the stacks to find a s
Ages 4–8
The Funny Guy
Grace Allen Hogarth
For the child who feels misunderstood by peers or is struggling with the quiet burden of a parent's long-term illness.
Ages 8–12
The Secret Library
Kekla Magoon
A hidden map leads Dally to a secret library where every book is a portal through time, offering her an escape into her
Ages 8–12
To Night Owl from Dogfish
Holly Goldberg Sloan, Meg Wolitzer
For the child navigating a changing family dynamic or making a long-distance friend. This heartwarming story explores ho
Ages 10–14
R. Caldecott's Picture Books #16
The Great Panjandrum Himself
Samuel Foote
For the child who loves the music of language and silly words that tickle the tongue. This classic nonsense rhyme turns
Ages 3–8
Dear America #18
The Girl who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo Girl
Ann Warren Turner
Thirteen-year-old Sarah Nita records the harrowing 400-mile forced march of the Navajo people from their ancestral lands
Ages 9–13
When Bob Met Woody: The Story of the Young Bob Dylan
Gary Golio
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds their voice through art. This story follows a boy's journey from a sm
Ages 6–10
The Earth is Singing
Vanessa Curtis
For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the resilience of the human spirit when faced with systemic cr
Ages 13–18
Those Rebels, John and Tom
Barbara Kerley
For children learning that you don't have to be friends to work together. This witty look at Adams and Jefferson shows h
Ages 7–11
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm #1
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Riverboro is never the same after the opinionated and irrepressible Rebecca arrives, shaking up her aunts' quiet life wi
Ages 9–13
My Little Pony #5
Applejack and the Honest-to-Goodness Switcheroo
G. M. Berrow
For the child who struggles with bottling up frustrations or managing a secret diary, this story explores the importance
Ages 6–10
Oliver and Amanda Pig #6
Oliver, Amanda, and Grandmother Pig
Jean Van Leeuwen
Baking, playing, and storytelling take center stage when Grandmother Pig arrives for a visit that Oliver and Amanda neve
Ages 5–8
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