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206 books about trust

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Bamboo People: A Novel

For the child grappling with the realization that people on 'the other side' of a conflict are humans just like them, re

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Fear Street #21

For the teenager who enjoys high stakes survival stories and the heart-pounding tension of being trapped in a remote loc

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K. A. Applegate

For the young reader grappling with the weight of responsibility and the difficult choice of who to trust when the stake

Ages 9–13

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Book of Bible Superheroes for Kids

The Story of Daniel and the Sleepy Lions

For the child who needs a reminder that they are never truly alone when facing big, scary challenges.

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Magic Tree House #49

Stallion by Starlight

Mary Pope Osborne

For the child who loves animals and is ready to tackle bigger challenges with a bit of courage. Helps kids see how patie

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For the teenager who enjoys the thrill of a high-stakes mystery and the unsettling feeling of realizing their own parent

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Janie Johnson #4

What Janie Found

Caroline B. Cooney

For teens grappling with long-held family secrets and the complicated, sometimes angry emotions that come with discoveri

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The Curious Realities #2

The Looking-Glass Illusion

For the teenager navigating the pressure of high expectations and the confusing search for their true self in a world wh

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Fear Street #25

For the teenager who enjoys high stakes suspense and exploring the darker side of identity through a supernatural lens.

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A Safe Place for Caleb

Kathleen A. Chara, Paul J Chara Jr

For the child who has experienced trauma or foster care and finds it hard to feel safe. This story helps rebuild the fou

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Keeping Secrets

For the child grappling with the discovery of family secrets and the confusing feelings that follow when parents aren't

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Unicorns Are Real

Books with Soul

For parents seeking to discuss complex, difficult topics regarding personal safety and the gravity of betrayal by a trus

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Lord of the Deep

Graham Salisbury

For the child who has realized a hero or mentor isn't perfect, this story navigates the choppy waters of ethics, honesty

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Kindness & Values

God Holds Me When I'm Brave and Scared

Little Lamb Studios

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big changes or scary moments, this gentle book offers reassurance that they are n

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Once Upon a Broken Heart #2

The Ballad of Never After

Stephanie Garber

For the reader grappling with the complexities of trust and the realization that fairy tales aren't always what they see

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The Black Stallion

Big Black Horse

For the child who dreams of a wild, unbreakable connection with nature. This classic tale explores how shared hardship c

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Motown and Didi

Walter Dean Myers

For the teenager navigating the weight of family responsibility and the search for safety in a neighborhood facing the h

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Dark Angel / Lord Carew's Bride (Stapleton-Downes, #3-4)

For the reader exploring how people aren't always what they seem, whether navigating social rivals or looking past physi

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Blackbird Girls, The

For children navigating the weight of family secrets or learning to find unlikely friends during times of sudden, life-a

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Toddler Tools #2

Elizabeth Verdick

For the toddler who finds it hard to let go at daycare or school drop-off, this book provides soothing routines to help

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Billy and Blaze #10

Blaze Shows the Way

For the child who dreams of a deep bond with an animal and is learning the responsibilities of partnership and practice.

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Janie Johnson #4

Caroline B. Cooney

For the young adult who feels the weight of a complicated past. Janie navigates the difficulty of moving forward when ol

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Fear Street #15

For the teen navigating the thrill and danger of a new crush when intuition suggests something isn't quite right.

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Baby-Sitters Little Sister #33

For the child learning to navigate the weight of a friend's secret while balancing life between two different homes.

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