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Big Rabbit's Bad Mood
Ramona Badescu
For the child who is feeling 'out of sorts' and can't explain why, this story personifies a bad mood as a pesky, uninvit
Ages 4–8
King of the Pirates
Michael Anthony Steele
For the adventurous child who loves tall tales, high-seas action, and the legendary Jack Sparrow, this early chapter boo
Ages 7–10
The Piney Woods Peddler
George Shannon
For the child who enjoys silly surprises and rhythmic stories, this folk tale explores how even a series of unlucky trad
Ages 4–8
Drover's Secret Life
John R. Erickson
For the child who feels small or overlooked, this funny adventure shows how even a 'runt of the litter' can find their p
Ages 7–12
The Great Racing Car Disaster
John Cunliffe
For the child who loves the chaos of group projects and needs a laugh when big plans don't go perfectly, this school sto
Ages 7–10
Mission Unstoppable
Dan Gutman
For the middle grader who craves high-stakes excitement and over-the-top humor. Perfect for kids who feel restless durin
Ages 8–12
Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown
Megan McDonald
For the child who feels discouraged by a bad grade or struggles to find their place in gym class, this story turns an un
Ages 6–9
The Story of the Dancing Frog
Quentin Blake
For the child or adult processing a sudden life change, this whimsical tale shows how finding a new passion can lead us
Ages 5–9
Anansi Does the Impossible! An Ashanti Tale
Verna Aardema
For the child learning that brains can beat brawn, this vibrant Ashanti legend shows how wit and teamwork can overcome e
Ages 4–8
The Old Woman and the Rice Thief
Betsy Bang
For the child who loves outsmarting the 'bad guy' with a clever plan. An old woman gathers unlikely allies to protect he
Ages 4–8
Smile: How Young Charlie Chaplin Taught the World to Laugh (and Cry)
Gary Golio
For the child who feels things deeply, this biography shows how hardship and humor can coexist to create something beaut
Ages 7–10
Yanosh's Island
Yossi Abolafia
For the child who loves tinkering and big dreams, this story celebrates how a little help from friends can turn an impos
Ages 4–8
Jim Nasium Is a Hockey Hazard
Marty McKnight
For the child who feels like their name is a lot to live up to or struggles with physical coordination when trying somet
Ages 6–9
Jimmy Carter
Mike Venezia
For the curious student who enjoys learning about real-life leaders through a mix of facts and funny cartoons that make
Ages 7–10
This is a Hospital, Not a Zoo!
Roberta Karim
For the child feeling anxious about a hospital stay or medical tests. Filbert uses his wild imagination to transform int
Ages 4–8
Triple Trouble
Elise Allen, Daryle Conners
For the child who thrives on high-energy chaos and needs to see that staying calm under pressure is the ultimate superpo
Ages 8–12
Polly Diamond and the Topsy-Turvy Day
Alice Kuipers
For the young writer who sometimes gets carried away by their own imagination, this story shows how to fix mistakes with
Ages 6–9
Moles
Andrew Strong
For the child who loves quirky underdogs and wants to see a family business succeed against all odds, even when things g
Ages 8–12
The Great Sheep Race
Diana Kimpton
For the child who feels left out of the group or told they can't participate, this story celebrates using creativity and
Ages 6–9
The Ghost Family Robinson
Martin Waddell
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or is navigating the search for a place to call home. A lighthearte
Ages 7–10
Stanley Goes Fishing
Craig Frazier
For the child who thinks outside the box, this story celebrates looking at the world from a different angle when things
Ages 4–8
Solomon Snow and the Silver Spoon
Kaye Umansky
For the child who loves a grand mystery and wonders where they truly fit in, this witty adventure follows an orphan's qu
Ages 8–12
Show Me the Bunny
Gabrielle Meyer
For the young problem-solver facing a challenge that feels impossible. Ada learns that even the best-laid plans can fail
Ages 4–8
Fractions and Averages
Kjartan Poskitt
For the child who thinks math is boring or stressful, this hilarious guide uses quirky characters and comic-style tricks
Ages 8–12
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