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5,021 books found
Wherever Nina Lies
Lynn Weingarten
Two years after her sister vanished without a trace, sixteen-year-old Ellie follows a trail of cryptic clues on a desper
Ages 12–18
Rosie Frost #2
Ice on Fire
Geri Halliwell-Horner
Mutant animals are loose and a black hole is growing beneath the school as Rosie Frost fights to uncover the truth about
Ages 9–12
The Forgotten Toys
Graham Ralph
A discarded teddy bear and a rag doll set off on an adventure through the city to find a new home where they will be lov
Ages 3–7
The Little Prince & the Rose
Jane Rollason
A tiny prince leaves his small planet and his lonely rose behind to journey through the stars and meet new people in thi
Ages 6–9
Captain Nobody
Dean Pitchford
Ten-year-old Newton finds his inner strength when he refuses to take off his superhero costume, using his new identity t
Ages 8–12
Clifford the Big Red Dog #19
Clifford, We Love You
Norman Bridwell
Clifford is feeling blue, and no matter what his friends try, only a special, happy song written just for him can help t
Ages 3–7
Silence #1
Night of the Party
Tracey Mathias
For teens grappling with the weight of political injustice and the heavy silence of personal grief after losing a loved
Ages 14–18
Love, Ish
Karen Rivers
Twelve-year-old Ish is determined to be a survivor on Mars, but she must find a new kind of inner strength when a sudden
Ages 8–12
Ofrenda for Perro, An
Judith Valdés B.
Benito finds a path through grief by honoring his dog, Perro, with special offerings on the family's colorful Día de los
Ages 4–8
The Long Ride Home
Stephanie Graegin
Nostalgic, muted illustrations capture the quiet, heavy feeling that lingers when a best friend has to move far away.
Ages 4–8
Lolo's Sari-Sari Store
Sophia N. Lee
Moving from the Philippines to the United States is a big change, but Lolo’s lessons help a young girl build a sense of
Ages 4–8
Harriet's Reflections
Marion Kadi
When a young girl is joined by the lingering reflection of a powerful lion, she begins to find her own fierce spirit thr
Ages 4–8
Día de Muertos Números: A Day of the Dead Counting Book
Duncan Tonatiuh
For families looking to honor the memory of a loved one while teaching little ones to count in two languages through bea
Ages 0–4
Day the Rain Moved In, The
Éléonore Douspis
For families navigating a season of collective sadness or grief, where a child's fresh perspective helps turn a gloomy h
Ages 4–7
Daddy & Me, Side by Side
Pierce Freelon
A camping trip filled with hiking and fishing brings back beautiful memories of a boy's grandfather as he spends time si
Ages 4–8
Abuelita and Me
Leonarda Carranza
For children processing the confusion and hurt of seeing a loved one treated unfairly because of how they look or speak.
Ages 4–8
Sometimes I Cry
Jess Townes
Whether caused by a scraped knee or a moment of pure joy, this lyrical story shows that crying is a natural and healthy
Ages 3–6
Jack #2
Hate That Cat
Sharon Creech
Jack uses the rhythm and structure of poetry to make sense of his daily life and process his complicated feelings about
Ages 8–12
Borderlands
Peter Carter
Ben Curtis leaves his family farm behind for the dust and danger of 1871 Texas, witnessing the raw reality of cattle dri
Ages 11–15
Lisa #2
After the War
Carol Matas
After surviving Buchenwald, fifteen-year-old Ruth must find the strength to lead a group of children on a dangerous trek
Ages 10–14
If I See You Again Tomorrow
Robbie Couch
Clark’s life is a repetitive loop of the same dull day until he meets Beau, a connection that finally breaks through the
Ages 14–18
Beth Is Dead
Katie Bernet
The March sisters find Beth's body in the woods and must work together to find the killer, even as they begin to suspect
Ages 14–18
The Lost Library
Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass
A large orange cat guards a new Little Free Library that appears overnight, leading eleven-year-old Evan toward a secret
Ages 8–12
Tilly's Promise
Linda Newbery
Nurse Tilly asks her sweetheart to protect her brother at the WWI front lines, realizing too late how hard it is to keep
Ages 11–16
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