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9–12
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Lost Evangeline
Kate DiCamillo
For the child who feels like a lost soul or a misplaced toy, searching for where they truly belong and the person who wi
Ages 7–11
We Are Inevitable
Gayle Forman
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and grief while trying to find their own path thro
Ages 14–18
Off to Kindergarten
Tony Johnston
For the child who wants to bring their whole world to the classroom, this silly rhyming story eases the nerves of starti
Ages 3–6
The Littlest Angel
Charles Tazewell
For the child struggling to fit in or grieving what they left behind. A young angel learns that his humble earthly treas
Ages 5–10
Bear in the Air
Susan Meyers
For the child who has ever felt the heartache of losing a favorite toy and needs reassurance that love can lead the way
Ages 3–7
The Birchbark House #4
Chickadee
Louise Erdrich
For the child navigating the fear of being separated from family, this moving story explores the unbreakable bonds of si
Ages 8–12
Cat Heaven
Cynthia Rylant
For the child grappling with the loss of a feline friend. This gentle vision of a playful afterlife offers a comforting
Ages 3–8
The Music of the Dolphins
Karen Hesse
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with the constraints of the modern world. A poignant look at what
Ages 9–13
A Brief History of Montmaray
Michelle Cooper
For the reader who feels small against the tide of world events. Sophie chronicles life in a tiny kingdom as the shadow
Ages 12–18
A Faraway Island #2
The Lily Pond
Annika Thor
For the child grappling with the ache of separation from family and the challenge of finding where they belong in a new,
Ages 10–14
Fritz's Fish
Geraldine Elschner
For the child longing for a pet but limited by family circumstances, this story gently explores the responsibility of ca
Ages 4–8
The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #12
Stacey's Ex-Best Friend
Ann M. Martin
For the child who feels like they are growing apart from an old friend or struggling with the painful realization that p
Ages 8–12
The Black Stallion #2
The Black Stallion Returns
Walter Farley
For the child grappling with the pain of losing something they love and the unwavering determination to get it back.
Ages 9–14
The Baby-Sitters Club #119
Stacey's Ex-Boyfriend
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the bittersweet reality of first heartbreaks and the tricky social waters of seeing an old flam
Ages 8–12
Reading Time!: A Tummy Time First Words Book for Babies
Mama Makes Books
For the child who needs a dose of silly to navigate changing routines. When their favorite teacher goes away, the studen
Ages 7–12
The Little Book of
The Little Book of the Grand Canyon
Zack Bush, Laurie Friedman
For the child curious about history and justice. This story introduces the difficult history of Native American boarding
Ages 7–11
Randolph Caldecott's Picture Books #4
The Babes in the Wood
Randolph Caldecott
For the child encountering the gravity of old-world folklore, this classic tale navigates the deep emotions of loss and
Ages 7–12
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #21
Karen's New Teacher
Ann M. Martin
For the child who feels anxious when their favorite teacher is absent. Help your little one navigate the uncertainty of
Ages 7–9
Miss Emily and the Bird of Make-Believe
Charles Keeping
For the child learning about the ethics of how we treat animals, this atmospheric tale explores the difference between o
Ages 5–8
A Young Man's Dance
Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton
For the child struggling with a grandparent's memory loss. This story helps children find new ways to connect when a lov
Ages 5–9
Great Migration
Eloise Greenfield
For the child curious about their family roots or moving to a new place, this poetic journey honors the courage of famil
Ages 6–12
The Moon Was the Best
Charlotte Zolotow
For the child whose parent is traveling away from home, this book offers comfort by showing how memories and love bridge
Ages 3–7
The Scholomance #3
The Golden Enclaves
Naomi Novik
For the teen grappling with the weight of global responsibility and the realization that the systems meant to protect us
Ages 14–18
King of Shadows
Susan Cooper
For the child processing the loss of a parent through the lens of a passion for the arts, this time-travel journey offer
Ages 10–14
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