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5,021 books found
Wake Me in Spring
James Preller
Mouse feels the weight of a lonely winter approaching as his best friend Bear prepares to huddle down for a long, snowy
Ages 3–7
Call Me Alastair
Cory Leonardo
An anxious African grey parrot plots a daring escape to find his sister in this heartfelt story about finding your voice
Ages 8–12
My Story
The Hunger
Carol Drinkwater
Phyllis McCormack records her daily struggle for survival in a personal diary set during the height of the Irish potato
Ages 9–14
Batman
The Story of Batman
Scott Peterson
A hero dressed as a bat patrols the dark streets of Gotham City to protect its citizens from clever criminals.
Ages 6–8
California Blue
David Klass
Seventeen-year-old John Rodgers finds a new butterfly species, sparking an environmental conflict that pits him against
Ages 12–17
Daniel's Dog
Jo Ellen Bogart
Welcoming a new baby sister is a big adjustment, but Daniel finds comfort and companionship in his imaginary four-legged
Ages 3–7
My Story
Nowhere to Run
Carol Drinkwater
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice. A raw diary of a girl's survival through the Irish Potato Fami
Ages 12–15
Smells Like Dog #1
Smells Like Dog
Suzanne Selfors
A farm boy inherits a droopy dog and a mysterious coin, sparking a chase through the city to keep a conniving museum dir
Ages 8–12
Amber Brown #5
Amber Brown Sees Red
Paula Danziger
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a high-conflict divorce, parental arguments, or a parent's upcoming remarriage and
Ages 7–10
A Boy at War #2
A Boy No More
Harry Mazer
Adam Pelko navigates the chaos and heartbreak of life in Hawaii following the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbo
Ages 10–14
My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks
Maya Silver and Marc Silver
A supportive guide for teenagers navigating the emotional and practical chaos of a parent's cancer diagnosis, featuring
Ages 13–18
Yellow Dog Blues
Alice Faye Duncan
Vibrant fabric paint and embroidery illustrate a boy's rhythmic search for a classic blues song across the landscape of
Ages 4–9
Year of the Reaper
Makiia Lucier
Lord Cassiapeus returns from prison to find his kingdom ravaged by plague and the royal family targeted by a mysterious
Ages 14–18
Would You
Marthe Jocelyn
For the teen navigating the heavy 'what-if' questions after a family tragedy. A tender look at how one moment can change
Ages 12–17
Words in Deep Blue
Cath Crowley
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief or the ache of a first love that went unspoken. A beautiful look at
Ages 14–18
Orphan Island #3
Wintering Well
Lea Wait
For the child adjusting to a new physical reality or supporting a loved one through a life-changing injury.
Ages 8–12
Willow and Bunny
Anitra Rowe Schulte
For children processing the aftermath of a scary storm or learning how to care for a friend in need. A quiet look at res
Ages 4–8
Wildful
Kengo Kurimoto
A chance encounter in the forest offers Poppy and her mother a way through their grief as they reconnect with the wondro
Ages 8–12
Wild Life
Cynthia DeFelice
For the child grappling with the absence of parents or searching for a sense of home while living with relatives.
Ages 9–12
Where is My Balloon
Ariel Bernstein
For the child learning to navigate the big feelings of losing something special and the importance of being honest with
Ages 4–8
When Life Gives You Mangos
Kereen Getten
Clara can’t remember the summer of the hurricane, and as she struggles to find her memories, she realizes her best frien
Ages 8–12
When Grandfather Flew
Patricia MacLachlan
Soft watercolor scenes capture a shared love of birdwatching, helping a child find comfort and a sense of connection aft
Ages 4–8
When Friendship Followed Me Home
Paul Griffin
A scruffy dog and an unexpected connection lead a lonely boy to discover that home is something you can build with frien
Ages 10–14
What I Leave Behind
Alison McGhee
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a parent's suicide and seeking a path toward healing through small, quie
Ages 14–18
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