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26 Fairmount Avenue
Tomie dePaola
For the child adjusting to a big move or feeling frustrated that school isn't what they expected. This gentle memoir fin
Ages 6–10
The Everything Machine
Matt Novak
For the child who relies on gadgets for everything, this whimsical tale shows how much more rewarding life is when we do
Ages 4–8
Horatio Nelson and His Valiant Victory
Philip Reeve
For the child who loves the 'Horrible Histories' style, this biography turns a dusty historical figure into a funny, rel
Ages 8–12
Count Snobula Vamps It Up
Paul Martin
For the child who feels like they've lost their spark or needs a reminder that even the 'scariest' monsters have off day
Ages 7–10
Amazing But True Sports Stories
Phyllis Hollander, Zander Hollander
For the young fan who loves incredible facts and quirky trivia, this collection of bizarre sports moments makes history
Ages 8–12
Bicycles Don't Fly
Barbara Giles
For the child who loves to tinker and dream big, Jack's story celebrates the magic of a new bike and the gritty determin
Ages 7–10
Raising Sweetness
Diane Stanley
For the child finding their own path to contributing, this humorous Western tale shows how learning to read and write ca
Ages 4–8
The Twenty-seventh Annual African Hippopotamus Race
Morris Lurie
For the child learning that big dreams require steady practice, this silly tale follows a young hippo as he discovers th
Ages 7–10
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
Tim Winton
For the child who loves silly jokes and high-stakes mysteries, this wacky adventure turns a town's bizarre crisis into a
Ages 7–10
Triple Smash!
Shannon Hale, Dean Hale
For the child who loves sparkles but also wants to save the day, these adventures celebrate having a secret side and the
Ages 5–8
Leila, the Perfect Witch
Flavia Z. Drago
For the high-achieving child who struggles with the pressure of being the best and needs to know that making mistakes is
Ages 4–8
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up
Kate DiCamillo
For the child with a big dream and a heart for animals, this story explores how caring for a pet brings both incredible
Ages 6–9
Arthur's Teacher Trouble
Marc Brown
For the child who is nervous about a strict new teacher or feels overwhelmed by a big academic challenge.
Ages 4–8
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
Nikki Grimes
For the child adjusting to a new home or school, this story celebrates the power of a bold personality to turn a grumpy
Ages 7–10
Ganesha's Sweet Tooth
Sanjay Patel, Emily Haynes
For the child who loves bold art and needs to see how a simple mistake, like a broken tooth, can lead to a creative mast
Ages 4–9
The Roman Soldier's Handbook
Lesley Sims
For the child eager to dive into history, this handbook offers a humorous, practical guide to life as a Roman soldier, p
Ages 8–12
Ready, Freddy! Halloween Fraidy-Cat
Abby Klein
For the child who feels a little nervous about Halloween festivities or facing their fears, this story offers a gentle,
Ages 6–8
Also an Octopus
Maggie Tokuda-Hall
For the child who loves to create but sometimes gets stuck on where to begin, this whimsical story celebrates imaginatio
Ages 6–9
Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods that Make My Day
Jamie Lee Curtis
For the child who experiences a rollercoaster of emotions and needs to know that it is perfectly okay to feel happy, cra
Ages 4–8
Oliver Moon and the Spider Spell
Sue Mongredien
For young readers ready to dive into a world of magic, this book encourages bravery when things go wrong and perseveranc
Ages 6–9
Worse Than the Worst
James Stevenson
For families navigating the quirks of difficult relatives, this humorous tale explores how a visit from Warren tests eve
Ages 6–8
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Judi Barrett
For the child with a vivid imagination who loves to ask 'what if?', this classic tale turns the weather into a delicious
Ages 4–8
Chips, Beans and Limousines
Leila Rasheed
For the child dreaming of a life beyond their current circumstances, this funny story explores big ambitions, family qui
Ages 8–12
Spicy Spicy Hot!
Lenny Wen
For the child who wants to feel grown up at the dinner table and share in their family's traditions even when it is a li
Ages 4–8
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