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James Herriot's Treasury for Children
The Christmas Day Kitten
James Herriot
A stray cat with a mind of her own arrives at a veterinarian's home to deliver a surprising holiday miracle to a woman a
Ages 4–9
What Happens Next?
Shinsuke Yoshitake
For the child processing a loss and wondering about the 'where' and 'how' of life after death through a lens of gentle,
Ages 5–10
A Swift Pure Cry
Siobhan Dowd
In 1984 Ireland, teenager Shell struggles to keep her family together until a secret pregnancy sparks a scandal that cha
Ages 14–18
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants #4
Forever in Blue
Ann Brashares
For teens navigating the bittersweet transition to adulthood, this final summer explores how friendships evolve when liv
Ages 14–18
Lisa and Lottie
Erich Kästner
For children navigating the complexities of a split household or dreaming of reuniting their family through clever schem
Ages 8–12
Walk Two Moons #4
The Wanderer
Sharon Creech
For the child grappling with buried memories or family mysteries, this ocean-bound journey offers a path to healing thro
Ages 8–12
In Every Life
Marla Frazee
A tender, inclusive embrace of the human experience. This poetic blessing helps children navigate life's highs and lows,
Ages 0–8
Mapping the Bones
Jane Yolen
Twins Chaim and Gittel survive 1942 Poland by leaning on poetry and each other as their world transforms into a dark and
Ages 12–18
Between Shades of Gray
Andrew Donkin, Ruta Sepetys
Lina and her family are torn from their home and sent to Siberia, where she must fight for survival and vow to keep the
Ages 12–18
Charlotte's Web
E. B. White
A clever spider named Charlotte hatches a plan to save her friend Wilbur the pig by weaving miraculous messages into her
Ages 6–12
Khalifa Family #1
Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Salman Rushdie
Haroun travels through a landscape of talking animals and magicians to save the Sea of Stories from being poisoned and d
Ages 9–14
Double ACT
Jacqueline Wilson
For the child navigating a changing family dynamic or struggling to find their own identity within a close-knit sibling
Ages 8–12
Where the Lilies Bloom
Vera Cleaver, Bill Cleaver
For the child facing heavy responsibilities, this classic story follows a resilient girl fighting to keep her orphaned s
Ages 10–14
Anne Frank: A Hidden Life
Mirjam Pressler
The world outside the secret annex comes into focus, revealing the historical events and daily dangers that shaped Anne
Ages 11–16
Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain
Russell Freedman
The poems etched into detention cell walls reveal the hidden history of one million Asian immigrants who passed through
Ages 10–14
Window
Jeannie Baker
For families navigating changes, growth, and the passage of time, this wordless book invites rich discussion about envir
Ages 4–10
Hush
Jacqueline Woodson
Toswiah must leave everything behind and adopt a new identity after her father's testimony against a fellow officer forc
Ages 12–17
Bambi #1
Bambi: A Life in the Woods
Felix Salten
A young deer experiences the beauty and danger of the forest as he grows from a vulnerable fawn into a majestic stag.
Ages 9–14
Ida, Always
Caron Levis
For the child facing the terminal illness or death of someone they love. A tender story of two zoo bears that helps kids
Ages 4–8
Copper Sun
Sharon M. Draper
A fifteen-year-old Ashanti girl fights to survive unimaginable sorrow after being taken from her home and transported to
Ages 14–18
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Judith Viorst
Saying goodbye to a pet is hard. When a little boy can only think of nine good things to say about his cat Barney, his f
Ages 4–9
The Halloween Tree
Ray Bradbury
Eight boys travel through time on a dark kite to save their friend, witnessing ancient rituals and Egyptian funerals to
Ages 8–12
Blackberries in the Dark
Mavis Jukes
For the child visiting a grandparent and feeling the heavy absence of a loved one. A tender story about keeping traditio
Ages 7–10
I'll Always Love You
Hans Wilhelm
For families navigating the tender topic of pet loss, this story offers a gentle embrace, reminding children that love e
Ages 3–7
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