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Katie Woo
Goodbye to Goldie
Fran Manushkin
Katie Woo searches for comfort in her favorite memories after her beloved old dog, Goldie, passes away.
Ages 5–7
True Tales of Survival #1
Lost at Sea! Tami Oldham Ashcroft's Story of Survival
Matt Doeden
For the child who needs to see that grit and quick thinking can overcome even the most overwhelming obstacles.
Ages 8–13
Extraordinary Voyages
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Jules Verne
A mission to hunt a sea monster takes a turn when Pierre Aronnax is brought aboard a futuristic submarine led by the eni
Ages 8–12
Graphic History
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Julie Gilbert
For the child questioning why rules exist at school or work: this graphic novel explores how a tragic event led to the s
Ages 8–12
Awesome Egyptian Myths
Isis and Osiris
Cari Meister
For the child fascinated by ancient history and powerful legends, this graphic retelling explores themes of loss, devoti
Ages 8–12
Everyone Feels
Everyone Feels Sad Sometimes
Marcie Aboff
For children processing big emotions, this gentle guide validates feelings of sadness while providing practical ways to
Ages 4–8
You Choose: Survival
Can You Survive the Titanic?
Allison Lassieur
For the child who loves to be in control of the story, this interactive adventure lets them experience the high-stakes c
Ages 8–12
Engage Literacy
What Is the Matter, Mrs. Long?
Jay Dale
For the early learner developing social awareness. This gentle story helps children recognize when someone is upset and
Ages 4–6
Hello Genius
Penguin Misses Mom
Michael Dahl
For the toddler who feels a big ache in their heart when Mom says goodbye. This gentle board book offers reassurance tha
Ages 2–4
Why We...
Why We Cry The Science of Tears
Matt Lilley
For the child who wonders why tears fall when they're sad, frustrated, or even happy, this book explains the fascinating
Ages 7–10
Ravens Pass #1
The Graveyard Plot
Jason Strange
A simple task of packing up a grandfather's house turns into a chilling mystery when a treasure map leads two friends in
Ages 8–12
Planets for Young Readers #1
A Place for Pluto
Stef Wade
For the child who feels like the odd one out or is struggling with a change in their social circle, this story turns a s
Ages 4–8
Roverandom
J.R.R. Tolkien
After an irritable wizard turns him into a toy, a brave little dog named Rover travels to the moon and deep under the se
Ages 7–12
Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story
Andrea Warren
For the child grappling with what it means to truly belong, this moving history explores the search for home and the res
Ages 8–12
Slavery: Bondage Throughout History
Richard Watkins
For parents seeking to discuss difficult historical truths, this book offers a clear, sensitive introduction to the glob
Ages 10–14
Rigby Leveled Readers
How Beth Feels
Melissa Blackwell Burke
For the early learner starting to explore their inner world. This simple guide uses real photography to help children na
Ages 4–6
Growing Time
Sandol Stoddard Warburg
For any child navigating the difficult experience of losing a beloved pet, this tender story offers comfort and helps th
Ages 4–8
Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
For families discussing historical injustices or seeking stories of resilience, this powerful memoir explores a young gi
Ages 12–18
Barn
Debby Atwell
A once-teeming river slowly fades as growing cities and new industries claim its water for their own.
Ages 5–10
Bodies from the Ash Life and Death in Ancient Pompeii
James M. Deem
For the curious middle-grader fascinated by history and science, this book explores how archaeologists preserved the fin
Ages 9–12
The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln
The weight of the Civil War and the hope for a new birth of freedom resonate through the original text and early drafts
Ages 8–14
Black Potatoes The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Newspaper accounts and personal stories recount the harrowing struggle of the Irish people for survival during the Great
Ages 10–15
A Summer to Die
Lois Lowry
Thirteen-year-old Meg struggles with jealousy over her sister's popularity, only to face the heartbreaking reality of a
Ages 10–14
The Everafter
Amy Huntley
Alone in a dark afterlife, Maddy uses lost objects to revisit and potentially alter moments from her past, searching for
Ages 12–18
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