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Writing & Storytelling

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What If? a book about grief and loss

Christine Webster

For the child grappling with the heavy questions that follow a loss. This gentle guide helps little ones navigate the co

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When the World Was Ours

For the young reader asking about the dark parts of history and how friendship survives the unthinkable. A deeply moving

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My First 500 Words

Penguin Books

For the early learner starting to explore the world around them. This collection introduces 500 essential words to build

Ages 2–5

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For the child curious about their roots, this rhythmic journey through two centuries shows how a single family home grow

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Serendipity Books

Stephen Cosgrove

For the child who has discovered the annoying power of mimicry and needs a gentle nudge toward using their own voice wit

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Mississippi Challenge

Mildred Pitts Walter

For the young person asking why things are the way they are, this history explores the persistent, courageous fight for

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Two and a Half Mice #6

The Lawyer, The Cat and The Party Hat

Rodney McGreavey

For the child who asks a million 'what-if' questions or loves to play with rules, this rhyming tale turns serious law in

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The Entrepreneurial Kid's Money Guide #1

The Entrepreneurial Kids: How to Turn Ideas into Money

For the ambitious young creator looking to launch their first project. This guide empowers kids to turn big ideas into r

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Get Into Character: Plays for a Purpose

Flashpoints!: Plays about Controlling Anger

Catherine Gourley

For the middle-schooler navigating high emotions and social friction. These short scripts help students identify anger t

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What Was the Turning Point of the Civil War?: Alfred Waud Goes to Gettysburg

Ellen T. Crenshaw, Who HQ

For the child curious about how history was captured before cameras were everywhere. This graphic novel brings the tensi

Cover of Buttons

For the child who needs a spark to start their own adventure, this story celebrates how a single object can unlock a wor

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Two Zeros and The Library of Doom!

For the child who feels like an underdog and loves a good puzzle, this high-energy adventure shows that even 'zeros' can

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Little Golden Book Biography

Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography

Lori Haskins Houran

For the child who loves the spotlight or needs to see how courage and a positive spirit can help someone navigate life's

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Bumpa and The Piggies #1

Bumpa and The Piggies

For the child who shares a playful bond with their grandpa. This sweet story celebrates the silly nicknames and everyday

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The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants

The Xtreme Xploits of the Xplosive Xmas

For the child who loves slapstick humor and high-energy mischief, this festive adventure celebrates the power of creativ

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For the child who loves to laugh at the absurd and needs a high-energy hook to get into reading. A silly, irreverent gra

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My Little Golden Book About

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

For the child who asks 'why?' and values fairness. This early reader shows how a young girl's stand against a small rule

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The Native American Story Book #5

The Native American Story Book: Volume Five

For the child who asks how the world began or why animals behave the way they do, these traditional indigenous legends o

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Thinking Long-Term: A Kid’s Guide to the Futures

For the child who asks big questions about what comes next. This guide introduces futuring to help kids see how today's

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Anisha, Accidental Detective #1

Anisha, Accidental Detective

For the logic-loving child who thrives on puzzles and family chaos. Anisha uses her scientific brain to save her uncle's

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Grandpa Whistley #2

Grandpa Whistley: The Magical Book for Children

For the child who loves imagining the hidden magic in everyday moments with their grandparents, this whimsical tale cele

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Big Nate: Destined for Awesomeness

For the student who feels constantly misunderstood by teachers and needs a laugh about the daily chaos of middle school

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Drawing Out Feelings #1

When Someone Very Special Dies

An interactive art therapy workbook that helps children express complex emotions and develop coping strategies after los

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Miss Tery Knows the Story

For the child who feels hesitant about the classroom, this rhyming tale transforms school into a magical world of discov

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