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Dr. Seuss
Scrambled Eggs Super!
Dr. Seuss
For the adventurous eater who finds everyday meals a bit dull, this whimsical journey celebrates thinking outside the bo
Ages 4–8
The Misfits #1
The Misfits
James Howe
For any middle schooler who has ever felt reduced to a label, this story follows four best friends who decide to stop be
Ages 10–14
Camelot
Jane Yolen
For the reader seeking to find their place in a world of giants, these stories explore the human hearts behind the legen
Ages 10–14
The Adventures of Aku
Ashley Bryan
For the child exploring why friends sometimes disagree, this rhythmic West African tale reveals how a cat and dog's ques
Ages 7–11
In Search of Safety: Voices of Refugees
Susan Kuklin
For the teenager seeking to understand global crises through the lens of human resilience and the personal reality of se
Ages 13–18
Where Do Presidents Come From? And Other Presidential Stuff of Super Great Importance
Michael Townsend
For the curious child asking about the election or how a regular person becomes the President, this graphic novel makes
Ages 8–12
Every Thing on It
Shel Silverstein
For the child who loves to wonder about the 'what-ifs' and 'why-nots' of the world. This collection of silly, surreal po
Ages 6–12
Young Royals #3
Doomed Queen Anne
Carolyn Meyer
For the reader grappling with the weight of high expectations and the drive to prove their worth, this story explores th
Ages 12–16
Ida B. Wells Mother of the Civil Rights Movement
Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin
For the child who asks why the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one woman used her pen and her voice to
Ages 10–14
To See Clearly: A Portrait of David Hockney
Evan Turk
For the budding artist who sees the world differently, this vibrant biography shows how curiosity and close looking can
Ages 4–9
Usborne Famous Lives
Winston Churchill
Katie Daynes
For the child curious about real-life heroes and leadership. This accessible biography introduces one of history's most
Ages 7–11
Wolfish
Christiane M. Andrews
For the child searching for their true place in the world, this lyrical adventure explores how kindness and fate intertw
Ages 8–12
Woe Is I #1
Woe Is I Jr.
Patricia T. O'Conner
For the student who finds grammar lessons dry and dull, this witty guide uses pop culture and silly poems to make the ru
Ages 9–14
What Could I Be?
What Could Lina Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the preschooler who is constantly imagining who they might be when they grow up, this colorful story celebrates the
Ages 2–5
The Baby-Sitters Club
Claudia and the First Thanksgiving
Ann M. Martin
For the creative child navigating the pressure to conform, this story explores standing up for your artistic vision and
Ages 8–12
Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, the Gallows, and the Black General Gabriel
Gigi Amateau
For the teen processing the weight of history and the moral necessity of standing up against systemic injustice, even wh
Ages 12–18
Tickles, Pickles, and Floofing Persnickles Reading and Writing Nonsense Poems
Blake Hoena, Catherine Ipcizade, Connie Colwell Miller
For the creative child who loves to play with words, this guide turns silly sounds and 'floofing' nonsense into a fun le
Ages 6–9
Louisiana's Way Home
Kate DiCamillo
For the child grappling with family secrets or the feeling of being uprooted. A moving story about defining yourself apa
Ages 8–12
From the Files of Madison Finn #13
Lights Out!
Laura Dower
For the digital native learning to connect in person. Madison faces a weekend in the woods without her computer, navigat
Ages 8–12
Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems
Georgia Heard
For the child who thinks poetry is too complicated or boring, these relatable 'list poems' transform everyday school and
Ages 7–12
The Arrow Finds Its Mark: A Book of Found Poems
Georgia Heard
For the child who claims they don't like poetry, this clever collection proves that poems are hidden everywhere: from gr
Ages 8–12
Lies We Tell About the Stars
Susie Nadler
For the teenager grappling with a friend's sudden disappearance or the heavy weight of secrets following a life-altering
Ages 13–18
Mouthful of Language
Mouthful of Onomatopoeia
Bette Blaisdell
For the child who loves the pops, fizzes, and bangs of the world. This playful book transforms everyday sounds into a fu
Ages 5–8
Shakespeare's Globe Stories #2
Twelfth Night
The Shakespeare Globe Trust
For the child who loves dramatic play and funny mix-ups, this vibrant retelling brings Shakespeare's classic tale of twi
Ages 7–10
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