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5,022 books found
My Sister Jodie
Jacqueline Wilson
For siblings navigating shifting dynamics, this poignant story explores growing independence and the unbreakable bond be
Ages 10–14
Liesl & Po
Lauren Oliver
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loneliness or the loss of a loved one, this story offers a gentle, magi
Ages 8–12
Dandelion Wine
Ray Bradbury
Green apple trees, new sneakers, and the glow of dandelions define Douglas Spaulding’s magical 1928 summer as he discove
Ages 11–18
Where Have the Unicorns Gone?
Jane Yolen
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a changing world, this lyrical tale explores how magic and nature retreat when we f
Ages 4–9
Grumpy Goat
Brett Helquist
For the child who struggles with grouchiness or prefers to stay in their shell, this story shows how a little unexpected
Ages 3–7
Today and Today
Kobayashi Issa
For the child who finds magic in a ladybug or a falling leaf, this collection of 18th-century Japanese haiku explores th
Ages 4–8
Hector's Shell
Thomas Radcliffe
For the child who has ever lost a favorite toy or felt out of place. This gentle story follows a turtle named Hector as
Ages 3–7
A Good Day
Kevin Henkes
For the child who needs to know that a bad start doesn't have to mean a bad ending. A gentle reminder that minor setback
Ages 2–5
The Best of John Bellairs
John Bellairs
Supernatural battles, haunted clocks, and magical rings await Lewis and Rose Rita as they discover their own powers in t
Ages 9–13
The Buxton Trilogy #1
Elijah of Buxton
Christopher Paul Curtis
Elijah is the first child born free in his Canadian settlement, but a dangerous journey across the border forces him to
Ages 9–14
The Leaving Morning
Angela Johnson
For the child preparing to move away from everything they know. This gentle story captures the bittersweet wait between
Ages 3–7
Junie Fern #1
Junie Fern's Samhain Spell
Jessica Suzanne
Junie Fern hopes for a ghostly encounter on Samhain, but she soon discovers that the real magic of the night lies in the
Ages 4–8
Big Feelings & Calm Collection
The Boy Who Drummed His Feelings
Fizza Masood
For children processing big, tangled emotions like anger and sadness, this lyrical story helps them visualize feelings a
Ages 4–8
Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma #1
Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma
Melanie Lee
Ash discovers her grandmother is a superhero and starts training to join her, even as she notices Ah Ma beginning to for
Ages 8–12
Helping Children with Feelings
Ruby and the Rubbish Bin
Margot Sunderland
Crushed by bullying and low self-worth, a young girl discovers the power of kindness and her own inner spark through a f
Ages 5–11
The Montague Siblings #3
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks
Mackenzi Lee
Adrian Montague battles debilitating anxiety while chasing a family legacy across pirate courts and Arctic waters to fin
Ages 14–18
Nova the Purple Alien #1
Nova the Purple Alien and the Feelings Galaxy
Ellen Tjaden
Nova the Purple Alien travels through the Feelings Galaxy to learn that every emotion, from sadness to joy, helps her sh
Ages 3–8
Jake Maddox Graphic Novels
Faceoff Fall Out
Jake Maddox
Jax Kingsford has a wicked slapshot, but he'll need more than skill when his hockey team faces off against his former be
Ages 8–12
Haunted Mysteries #2
The Phantom of Blackridge Manor
Lila Hawthorne
Midnight piano music echoes through a cliffside manor, leading Aria Finch into a web of stolen voices and ghosts determi
Ages 13–18
Rieden Reece #1
Rieden Reece and the Water World
Matt Guzman
Thirteen-year-old Rieden must brave acid rain and liquid monsters to save his best friend and protect Earth from a terri
Ages 8–13
Tales of Terror #3
The Wickford Doom
Chris Priestley
Harry discovers his family inheritance has literally fallen into the sea, but the real danger lies in local legends of e
Ages 9–12
A Boy Called Christmas #1
A Boy Called Christmas
Matt Haig
Young Nikolas journeys to the North Pole to find his father, befriending a reindeer and a troll in the magical village o
Ages 8–12
The Scott Fenwick Diaries
The Scott Fenwick Diaries
Kristin Nilsen
For the child navigating the complex emotions of losing a parent while trying to find their place in the social hierarch
Ages 8–12
Isabella & Chloe #1
Chloe's Secrets / Los secretos de Chloe
Maria Retana, Miles Last
Seven-year-old Chloe shares her powerful story of family unity and sacrifice while living through the era of slavery in
Ages 9–12
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