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Peg + Cat
The Lemonade Problem
Jennifer Oxley, Billy Aronson
For the child who gets frustrated when things don't go according to plan. Peg and Cat use creative problem-solving and m
Ages 3–7
Luke Goes to Bat
Rachel Isadora
For the child who feels discouraged when they aren't the best at a new skill. A tender story about perseverance, grandmo
Ages 4–8
The Cool Crazy Crickets Club #1
The Cool Crazy Crickets Club
David Elliott
For the child eager to start their own club or find their tribe, this story celebrates the fun of working together to tu
Ages 6–9
Brontorina
James Howe
For the child who feels their big dreams don't quite fit the world around them. Discover how a determined dinosaur finds
Ages 4–8
1, 2, 3 #2
1, 2, 3, Jump!
Lisl H. Detlefsen
For the child feeling nervous about their first dip in the pool, this gentle guide turns scary splashes into confident j
Ages 3–6
Jake Maddox Sports Stories
Punter's Pride
Jake Maddox
For the child who feels like their role on a team isn't the 'star' position and needs to see how every contribution coun
Ages 8–11
Library of Doom: Graphic Novels
The Oldest Trick
Steve Brezenoff
For the child who loves gaming but needs help navigating friendship and social cues. This graphic novel uses live-action
Ages 8–12
Penguin Flippin and his Singing Dream
Rowena Stokes
For the child who feels their big dreams don't fit the world around them, Flippin's journey shows how grit and music can
Ages 7–11
Why Should I Bother?
Why Should I Bother to Keep Fit?
Kate Knighton, Sue Meredith
For the child curious about how their body works, this guide explains why movement matters and makes staying active feel
Ages 5–8
Usborne Science & Experiments
Science with Batteries
Paul Shipton
For the curious child who loves to tinker, this hands-on guide turns household items into a laboratory for exploring how
Ages 6–10
Lupe Lopez #1
Rock Star Rules!
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child who dances to their own beat and needs a boost of confidence to express their unique, creative spirit with
Ages 4–8
Adventures in Cartooning #1
Adventures in Cartooning
James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost
For the creative child who loves doodling but doesn't know how to start their own story, this guide turns comic-making i
Ages 7–12
Play Like a Girl
Misty Wilson
For the child who feels like they don't fit into traditional gender roles or is struggling to maintain old friendships w
Ages 8–12
Shift
Jennifer Bradbury
For the teenager grappling with the changing nature of childhood bonds and the uncertainty of what comes after high scho
Ages 12–18
Wrapped
Jennifer Bradbury
For the teen seeking autonomy while balancing family expectations, this mystery follows a young woman discovering her ow
Ages 12–18
Ultimate Field Trip #5
Ultimate Field Trip 5: Blasting Off to Space Academy
Susan E. Goodman
For the child who dreams of being an astronaut, this behind-the-scenes look at Space Camp shows exactly what it takes to
Ages 8–12
Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #29
Pet Show Pandemonium
Zack Zombie
For the child who loves gaming and needs a laugh while navigating the messy, often embarrassing social hurdles of school
Ages 7–12
The Nature Trail Book
Insect Watching
Ruth Thomson
For the curious child who is always peering under rocks or chasing butterflies, this guide turns any backyard stroll int
Ages 7–11
Andy Pandy
Ready, Teddy, Go!
Shoo Rayner
For the early reader who loves competition and silliness, this lighthearted story uses a group of athletic teddy bears t
Ages 5–8
Shanna's First Readers #1
Shanna's Pizza Parlor
Jean Marzollo
For the child who loves to play restaurant and needs a confidence boost with their first steps into reading. A playful e
Ages 3–6
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin
Lloyd Moss
For the child discovering the magic of music, this rhythmic journey builds an orchestra instrument by instrument, celebr
Ages 4–8
You CAN Do It!
Dee Smith
For the child who feels hesitant to try new things or gets frustrated when learning, these gentle rhyming affirmations b
Ages 3–7
This Night Is Ours
Ronni Davis
For the teenager standing at the edge of adulthood, navigating the tension between following a parent's rigid path and d
Ages 14–18
Heidi Heckelbeck #25
Heidi Heckelbeck Lights! Camera! Awesome!
Wanda Coven
For the child who feels butterflies when stepping into the spotlight or trying something new. Help your young reader nav
Ages 5–9
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