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5,021 books found
Cheer Up, Mouse!
written and illustrated by Jed Henry
For the child who is feeling down and needs to know that sometimes a quiet hug is the best medicine when friends try too
Ages 2–5
Checked
Cynthia Kadohata
For the child juggling a high-pressure passion with the heartbreaking reality of a sick pet. A quiet, moving look at bal
Ages 10–14
Chachaji's Cup
Uma Krishnaswami
For the child curious about their family's roots and the stories hidden in everyday objects. A gentle introduction to th
Ages 6–10
Celia
Christelle Vallat
Celia listens to the town's problems and collects a seed for every worry, but little Julian is stuck in his sadness when
Ages 4–8
Carolina Autumn
Carol Lynch Williams
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of loss, this novel in verse offers a gentle path through grief and the complic
Ages 12–16
Buddy
M.H. Herlong
A family and their loyal dog face the devastating power of Hurricane Katrina and the difficult choices left in the storm
Ages 10–14
Breathing Underwater
Abbey Lee Nash
Tess finds her sanctuary in the swimming pool, but a sudden epilepsy diagnosis forces her to find a new way to move forw
Ages 12–17
Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam
Elizabeth Partridge
For teens grappling with the complexities of war and patriotism, this powerful collection uses real voices to show the h
Ages 12–18
Bombs Over Bikini
Connie Goldsmith
For the student grappling with the ethics of history, this account reveals the human and environmental cost of America's
Ages 12–18
Blue
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
For the child learning to process the passage of time and the bittersweet beauty of growth. This gentle story follows a
Ages 2–7
Blown Away!
Joan Hiatt Harlow
For the child learning to navigate the storms of life and find their inner strength. This historical adventure celebrate
Ages 8–12
Blooming at the Texas Sunrise Motel
Kimberly Willis Holt
For the child navigating the overwhelming silence after a deep loss, seeking a way to grow through the cracks of a broke
Ages 8–12
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Blight
Alexandra Duncan
For the teen processing the weight of historical injustice and the powerful, healing bond of family reconnection after a
Ages 13–18
Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard
Echo Brown
Magical realism meets the raw reality of growing up in Cleveland in this story of race, class, and a teenage wizard find
Ages 14–18
Black Bird, Blue Road
Sofiya Pasternack
Twelve-year-old Ziva embarks on a high-stakes quest through ancient Khazaria to defy the Angel of Death and save her twi
Ages 8–12
Bird
Zetta Elliott
For the child navigating the heavy clouds of family struggle, this gentle story uses the power of art to process grief a
Ages 8–12
Bigger Than a Bread Box
Laurel Snyder
For the child grappling with a family split and wishing they could simply magic away the hurt and changes in their life.
Ages 8–12
Beyond Courage
Doreen Rappaport
Rare photographs and personal accounts document the incredible true stories of Jewish resistance fighters who risked eve
Ages 11–18
Belladonna
Mary Finn
For the reader who finds solace in digital worlds while navigating the complexities of identity, grief, and finding wher
Ages 13–17
Toffee
Sarah Crossan
Told in haunting free verse, Allison flees her abusive past and finds an unlikely sense of home and shared memory with a
Ages 14–18
Becoming Beatriz
Tami Charles
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of loss while trying to stay true to their own dreams and identity amidst commu
Ages 12–18
Bear in the Family
Eric Walters
A family works together to rescue and raise an orphaned bear cub after a devastating wildfire sweeps through the forest.
Ages 6–8
Away
Emil Sher
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds solace in their own world. This evocative visual journey explores how
Ages 4–8
At Daddy's on Saturdays
Linda Walvoord Girard
Katie works through her sadness and anger after her parents' divorce, discovering that a loving bond with her father rem
Ages 5–8
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