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Amelia Earhart Is on the Moon?
Dan Gutman
For the curious child who loves weird facts, this zany biography makes history feel like a hilarious conversation while
Ages 7–10
I Even Funnier
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
For the child learning to balance their own big dreams with the needs of those they love. Jamie navigates comedy fame wh
Ages 8–12
The Creature Department
Robert Paul Weston
For the child who loves to tinker and sees magic in machines. Join two friends as they team up with a hidden world of mo
Ages 8–12
Flurry of the Snombies
Troy Cummings
For the child who loves spooky surprises and needs a confidence boost with longer stories. This fast-paced adventure mak
Ages 6–9
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Maurice Sendak
For the child who feels restless with the everyday and wonders if there is more to life than comfort and toys.
Ages 5–10
Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
For the child who loves solving puzzles and needs a gentle introduction to building persistence when things go missing.
Ages 6–9
Ronan Boyle into the Strangeplace
Thomas Lennon
For the child who loves to laugh through the tension, this high-stakes finale follows a brave recruit as he risks everyt
Ages 8–12
Double Dog Dare
Lisa Colleen Graff
For the child adjusting to a new home or navigating a messy divorce, this story shows how competition and humor can help
Ages 8–12
Mabel Jones and the Forbidden City
Will Mabbitt
For the child learning to be brave for their family, this zany adventure follows a plucky girl into a magical jungle to
Ages 8–12
Becky's Dress Disaster
Holly Webb
For siblings who need to learn that cooperation is the best way to fix a big mistake before the grown-ups find out.
Ages 7–10
Super Rabbit All-Stars!
Thomas Flintham
For the child who loves the thrill of competition and needs a boost in understanding that winning is better when you wor
Ages 5–8
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
Barbara Park
For the child who struggles with big disappointments and learning that winning isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
Ages 6–9
Bubba the Cowboy Prince
Helen Ketteman
For the child who loves a good laugh or feels like the underdog, this tall tale proves that kindness (and a little cow m
Ages 4–8
Jake Drake, Know-It-All
Andrew Clements
For the child who feels pressured to be the best or feels overshadowed by competitive classmates, this story explores fi
Ages 7–10
Bigfoot Backpacking Bonanza
Kirk Scroggs
For the child who feels left out of the group and wants to prove they can do it on their own, this wacky adventure celeb
Ages 6–9
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Dr. Seuss
For the child facing a big life change or feeling nervous about the future. This classic encourages kids to keep going t
Ages 3–10
My Pencil and Me
Sara Varon
For the young artist or writer who feels stuck or frustrated when their work isn't perfect, this story helps kids embrac
Ages 4–8
Pippi in the South Seas
Astrid Lindgren
For the child who loves bold adventurers and imaginative play, this book celebrates courage, friendship, and embracing t
Ages 6–9
Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!
Sandra Boynton
For the child (or grown-up) needing a boost after a tough day or a big mistake. A cheering chicken celebrates every effo
Ages 2–8
Grapple with the Greeks!
Gary Northfield
For the child who loves to laugh while learning, this madcap adventure makes ancient Greek mythology accessible through
Ages 7–11
Nate the Great on the Owl Express
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
For the young problem-solver who loves to ask why. This early mystery encourages logical thinking and staying calm when
Ages 6–9
Giant Pants
Mark Fearing
For the child who has felt the hot sting of embarrassment after a wardrobe mishap or making a mistake in public.
Ages 4–8
Blue Ribbon Blues
Jerry Spinelli
For the child who feels the pressure to be the best and needs to learn that having fun is more important than winning a
Ages 6–9
How to Track a Pterodactyl
Will Dare
For the child who dreams of bigger adventures than their daily chores, this action-packed tale follows a young boy deter
Ages 7–10
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