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5,060 books found
The Poet's Dog
Patricia MacLachlan
Gentle and lyrical, this story captures the deep bond between two children, a wise dog, and a poet as they help one anot
Ages 7–10
I'm Sorry
Sam McBratney
Best friends don't always agree, and finding the courage to apologize can be the hardest part of making things right aga
Ages 3–7
Spirit Animals (Pamela Hicks) #1
Hunting Spirit Animals
Pamela Hicks
For teens processing the heaviness of loss and looking for their place in the world while navigating systemic injustice
Ages 14–18
A Box of Friends
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Beautiful watercolors soften the transition to a new home as a young girl learns to carry her dearest friends with her i
Ages 4–8
The Door of No Return #1
The Door of No Return
Kwame Alexander
An Asante boy’s life is forever changed when he is stolen from his nineteenth-century village in this powerful story tol
Ages 10–14
Requiem: Poems of the Terezin Ghetto
Paul B. Janeczko
These haunting and rhythmic verses honor the lives and memories of the people held within the Terezín concentration camp
Ages 12–18
The Night the Bells Rang
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
As World War I draws to a close, a Vermont farm boy manages his chores and a local bully while waiting for the bells of
Ages 8–12
Letter to Somewhere #1
Letter to Somewhere
Karen Parsons
Lucas dreams of becoming a doctor, but he must first find a way to survive a fractured home and his father’s lack of lea
Ages 13–17
Mr. Grizley's Class #1
Cecilia's Fundraiser
Bryan Patrick Avery
Cecilia feels a heavy sadness after forgetting her tamales for the class fundraiser, leading to a gentle lesson on ident
Ages 5–7
Hunting Grandma's Treasures
Gina Willner-Pardo
A grandmother helps her grandson find comfort and acceptance through a special final project as they prepare to say good
Ages 5–8
Nightmare Hall #24
The Phantom
Barbara Steiner
The crowd goes wild when star quarterback Reggie Westlake appears at the high school pep rally, but a chilling truth rem
Ages 12–17
Alice's Special Room
Dick Gackenbach
Step into a magical room where it is possible to play with a lost pet again and experience your favorite memories whenev
Ages 4–8
How to Help a Friend #2
How to Help a Friend
Karl Newson
Feeling sad is a natural part of life, and this gentle story highlights how the simple presence of a caring friend can m
Ages 3–7
The Keeping-room
Betty Levin
A simple school project leads Hal to the old Titcomb farm, where he uncovers the mysterious truth behind a long-standing
Ages 10–14
Charles A. Lindbergh: A Human Hero
James Cross Giblin
This biography explores the high-flying achievements and the heavy personal tragedies of the pilot who became a world-fa
Ages 10–14
The Invisible String #5
How Jackson Found His Joy Again
Patrice Karst
A young boy named Jackson learns to ease his heavy sadness and find his way back to happiness by noticing all the vibran
Ages 4–8
Couples #9
Broken Hearts
M. E. Cooper
Phoebe and Griffin face the painful truth that their deep feelings for one another aren't enough to bridge the gap in wh
Ages 12–18
Once a Shepherd
Glenda Millard
A young man leaves his sweetheart and his peaceful life behind to serve in the Great War, testing the bonds of love and
Ages 6–10
Robert Munsch Stories
Love You Forever
Robert Munsch
For parents navigating the beautiful, complex journey of raising children and caring for their own aging parents. Explor
Ages 4–10
Heartside Bay #4
More Than a Love Song
Cathy Cole
Rhi lands a dream record deal and catches her ex-boyfriend's eye, but she soon realizes that getting everything she want
Ages 11–14
I Can Read! Level 2
Owl at Home
Arnold Lobel
Owl navigates the quiet, whimsical mysteries of his house across five stories of gentle logic and solitary adventure.
Ages 4–8
Fly Away
Patricia MacLachlan
After a tragic accident, Amy moves to Canada and finds a new sense of purpose by rescuing a nest of abandoned goose eggs
Ages 8–12
Pedro and Me: Friendship, Loss, and What I Learned
Judd Winick
For a child processing the loss of a close friend or seeking to understand the HIV/AIDS epidemic through a lens of compa
Ages 12–18
Knuffle Bunny #3
Knuffle Bunny Free
Mo Willems
For the child who has ever felt misunderstood or lost a precious toy. This classic helps toddlers and parents navigate t
Ages 2–6
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