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The Christmas Wolf
Michel Gay
For the parent wanting to show that kindness can be found in unexpected places, even when you feel like an outsider.
Ages 4–8
Mercy Watson Is Missing!
Kate DiCamillo
For the child feeling the bittersweet end of a long-term project or a favorite series, this finale brings everyone toget
Ages 6–9
Farmer Palmer's Wagon Ride
William Steig
For the child who needs a giggle when things go wrong. This whimsical tale shows how humor and persistence turn a disast
Ages 4–8
Best Friend!
Vicky Fang
For the child feeling the pressure of making a first best friend, this funny school story helps navigate the confusing s
Ages 5–8
The Missing Fans
Keith Brumpton
For the early reader who loves sports and silliness, this mystery combines a prehistoric soccer match with a puzzling di
Ages 6–9
The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic
Jennifer Trafton
For the dreamer who feels small in a big world, this whimsical adventure celebrates how even the most ordinary child can
Ages 8–12
A Goat Called Willow
Helen Peters
For the child who dreams of rescuing every animal they meet, this story explores the joy and responsibility of caring fo
Ages 7–10
My Undead Life
Emma T. Graves
For the middle schooler who feels like an outsider, this humorous diary follows a girl navigating the awkwardness of bei
Ages 8–12
Cloned
Jacqueline Ching
For the child who loves fast-paced action and needs to see that even a hero's greatest challenge can be overcoming their
Ages 7–10
A Crumpety Calamity
Jo Simmons
For the child who fears having to move again and losing their new friends. Bobby must save his dad's job at the crumpet
Ages 7–10
Synclaire Fields Knows the Score
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
For the child who ties their self-worth to being 'the best' and needs help navigating the identity crisis that follows a
Ages 7–10
Jeremy Cabbage and the Living Museum of Human Oddballs and Quadruped Delights
David Elliott
For the child who feels like an outsider or is starting to notice fairness and unfairness in the world around them.
Ages 8–12
Skull of the Skeleton
Tommy Donbavand
For the young reader who loves a blend of spooky thrills and wacky humor, this fast-paced quest highlights the importanc
Ages 8–12
Freddy Goes Camping
Walter R. Brooks
For the child who loves outsmarting the grown-ups, this classic farmyard adventure combines a summer camping trip with a
Ages 8–12
Book of Kaos
Barry Hutchison
For children who delight in quirky humor and wild adventures, this book offers a fast-paced romp filled with unexpected
Ages 7–9
Canaries and Criminals
Kelly Easton
For the child who loves a high stakes mystery and enjoys seeing a relatable kid outsmart adults in a race against time.
Ages 8–12
The Termite-Nator
Tom McLaughlin
For the child who loves to tinker and needs to see that even 'giant' mistakes can be fixed with a little teamwork and cr
Ages 7–10
Finding Dory: The Junior Novelization
Suzanne Francis
For the child who feels different because of how their brain works, Dory's journey shows that memory struggles don't lim
Ages 8–12
We Are Not Eaten by Yaks
C. Alexander London
For the child who would rather stay on the couch than go outside, this hilarious adventure proves that even the most rel
Ages 8–12
No Moon! No Milk!
Chris Babcock
For the child who has a mind of their own and isn't afraid to ask for the impossible. A playful look at big dreams and t
Ages 4–8
Mrs. Gaddy and the Ghost
Wilson Gage
For the child who is feeling lonely or struggling with an uninvited nuisance. Mrs. Gaddy finds that even a hungry ghost
Ages 6–9
Keep Your Eye on the Kid: The Early Years of Buster Keaton
Catherine Brighton
For the child who loves to tumble and play, this story of a real-life boy who turned his klutziness into comedy shows ho
Ages 6–10
That Dreadful Day
James Stevenson
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of school, this silly tall tale uses humor and a grandpa's wild imag
Ages 4–8
How to Tantrum Like a Champion: Ten Small Ways to Temper Big Feelings
Allan Wolf
For the child whose big feelings come on like a storm. This rhyming guide offers ten playful, concrete ways to handle a
Ages 4–8
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