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Makes Up for Lost Time
Seymour Simon
For the child who loves to ask 'how does that work?' these short mysteries empower young readers to solve cases using re
Ages 8–12
The Boy with Big Decisions
Helen Rutter
For the child who struggles with 'what-ifs' and overthinking, this interactive journey lets readers practice making big
Ages 8–12
Mia's Life: Sister Disaster
Mia Fizz
For the child navigating the highs and lows of digital fame while trying to stay true to themselves and their real-life
Ages 8–12
Lizzie for President
Disney Book Group
For the child navigating the tricky balance between growing popularity and staying true to their friends during school c
Ages 8–12
Dinosaur Boy
Cory Putman Oakes
For the child who feels like they don't fit in, this adventure celebrates how our most unusual traits can become our gre
Ages 8–12
Virtual Cody
Betsy Duffey
For the child who feels their life is too ordinary or worries they don't have a special talent to share with the class.
Ages 7–10
Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days!
Stephen Manes
For the child who feels the heavy pressure to be flawless or struggles with the messiness of growing up. A funny look at
Ages 7–11
Burning Magic
Joshua Khan
For the child grappling with a changing identity or the weight of family expectations while finding their own path and t
Ages 8–12
Santa from Cincinnati
Judi Barrett
For the child who wonders where Santa comes from, this imaginative origin story shows how even a regular baby can grow i
Ages 4–8
Maggy Scraggle Loves the Beautiful Ice-cream Man
Jill McDonald
For the child who compares their appearance to others, this quirky tale follows a witch who learns that magic can't buy
Ages 4–8
Arnold of the Ducks
Mordicai Gerstein
For the child who feels like a fish out of water or the little explorer wondering where they truly fit in.
Ages 4–8
This Journal Belongs to Indi
Stephanie True Peters
For the child navigating the ups and downs of a blended family, this modern diary captures the humor and heart of findin
Ages 8–12
The Middle Kid
Sherri Duskey Rinker
For children navigating sibling dynamics, this story explores the unique challenges and joys of being a middle child, he
Ages 6–9
The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes
Wade Albert White
For the child who feels overlooked or trapped by rules and is looking for the courage to define their own destiny alongs
Ages 8–12
The Rock Star, the Rooster, and Me, the Reporter
Phyllis Shalant
For the child navigating the tricky social waters of fifth grade, from avoiding the class prankster to finding their own
Ages 8–12
Who Was Lucille Ball?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
For the child who loves to make people laugh, this biography shows how a determined girl became the Queen of Comedy and
Ages 8–12
Pity Party
Kathleen Lane
For the child who feels like a 'work in progress' and needs a humorous, surreal way to process social anxiety, insecurit
Ages 8–12
Karen's Half Birthday
Ann M. Martin
For children who love celebrations and sometimes feel left out, this story explores the joy and occasional drama of maki
Ages 6–9
How Did I Get Here?: Your Story from the Big Bang to Your Birthday
Philip Bunting
For the child asking the big 'where did I come from' questions, this quirky guide traces our cosmic history from the Big
Ages 4–8
How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic
Carla Naumburg
For the middle-grade child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions, this humorous guide offers clinical tools and mindfuln
Ages 8–12
The Evil Wizard Smallbone
Delia Sherman
For the child who feels like an outsider or is looking for where they truly belong, even in the most unlikely and crotch
Ages 8–12
The Tough Princess
Martin Waddell
For the child who questions why princesses always wait to be rescued, this story celebrates taking the lead and defining
Ages 4–8
Picture This!
Jasmine Jones
For the pre-teen navigating the high stakes of school social life and the pressure to fit in when family traditions clas
Ages 8–12
Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom
Suzy Kline
For the child who feels the pressure to act brave while secretly harboring a big fear. This story explores navigating pe
Ages 6–9
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