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Pumpkin Jack
Will Hubbell
When Halloween ends, Tim leaves his rotting pumpkin in the garden, only to watch a new life sprout from the soil in a be
Ages 4–8
The Robot and the Bluebird
David Lucas
For the child or adult looking for meaning in transitions. This story gently explores how even when we feel 'broken,' we
Ages 3–8
Happy
Mies van Hout
For the toddler who is just beginning to explore big emotions. These vibrant fish help young children identify and name
Ages 0–5
How to Live Forever
Colin Thompson
For the child who asks big questions about life and death, or anyone enchanted by the idea of a secret world hidden deep
Ages 6–12
Eureka!: A Story of the Goldfields
Mark Wilson
Gold miners stand their ground at the Eureka Stockade in a fierce battle for fairness and rights on the Australian goldf
Ages 7–12
The Crane Wife
Odds Bodkin
For the family discussing how greed can strain our most precious relationships and the importance of honoring our promis
Ages 6–12
Duck, Death and the Tulip
Wolf Erlbruch
For the child asking big questions about what happens when we die. This gentle story personifies death as a quiet, kind
Ages 5–12
I Witness #1
Iron Thunder
Avi
Thirteen-year-old Tom takes a job at the ironworks to support his family, only to find himself hunted by spies while bui
Ages 10–14
The Man Who Was Poe
Avi
Edgar Allan Poe steps into a real-life mystery to help young Edmund search for his missing family in the dark streets of
Ages 10–14
Pioneer Sisters #2
Prairie Whispers
Frances Arrington
Colleen carries a heavy secret about her baby sister on the South Dakota prairie, but everything is at risk when a myste
Ages 9–13
Maroo of the Winter Caves
Ann Turnbull
With her father gone, Maroo must guide her family across the frozen Ice Age landscape to find safety before the winter b
Ages 9–12
The Foxman
Gary Paulsen
Two cousins find a mysterious man hiding his scars in a forest shack, leading to a deep bond that uncovers the tragedies
Ages 12–16
The Story Of #12
The Story of Eliza Hamilton
Natasha Wing
For the young reader who wonders how one person can change the world through kindness, resilience, and a heart for helpi
Ages 6–9
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #70
Karen's Grandad
Ann M. Martin
For the child grappling with the illness or loss of a grandparent, this gentle story provides a safe space to process bi
Ages 7–10
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #16
Karen's Goldfish
Ann M. Martin
For the child processing the loss of a pet for the first time. Karen learns to say goodbye to her goldfish through a mea
Ages 7–9
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #9
Titanic
Mary Pope Osborne, Will Osborne
Follow the journey of the world's most famous steamship from the initial blueprints to the unanswered questions surround
Ages 7–10
Adventures in Feelings #2
Adventures in Feelings
Suzanne M. Hughes
For the child learning to navigate the big waves of their emotions. This book provides a gentle framework for identifyin
Ages 3–7
Red Rocket Readers
Faces Show Feelings
Pam Holden
For the early learner who is starting to navigate social interactions and big feelings. This book uses real photos to he
Ages 3–6
The Cheerleaders
Kara Thomas
For teens grappling with unresolved grief and suspicion after tragic losses, this book explores the unsettling feeling w
Ages 14–18
Babar
Jean de Brunhoff
For the child curious about growing up and taking on big responsibilities. This classic explores how one elephant naviga
Ages 3–8
Animorphs Chronicles #4
The Ellimist Chronicles
K. A. Applegate
For the teen grappling with questions of destiny and identity, this epic origin story explores how one being's choices c
Ages 10–16
Animorphs Chronicles #2
The Hork-Bajir Chronicles
K. A. Applegate
When parasitic Yeerks threaten to enslave the Hork-Bajir people, an Andalite outpost member named Aldrea must fight to p
Ages 10–15
Powwow Day
Traci Sorell
River is still recovering from an illness and cannot dance this year, but she discovers the healing power of watching he
Ages 4–8
Rodney Was a Tortoise
Honor
For the child navigating the quiet, heavy space of losing a long-time pet. This gentle story validates the unique bond b
Ages 4–8
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