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Weather Or Not
Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, Emily Jenkins
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions or 'bad days' that seem to spiral out of control, this story validat
Ages 8–12
Laura Ingalls Is Ruining My Life
Shelley Tougas
For the child feeling overshadowed by a parent's passion or struggling to fit into a new, small-town life after a forced
Ages 8–12
Fortune's Fool
Kathleen Karr
For the child who values loyalty and dreams of independence. This medieval adventure follows a young jester escaping a c
Ages 8–12
The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones
Will Mabbitt
For the child who thrives on silliness and needs a boost of bravery, this fast-paced tale proves that even the smallest
Ages 8–12
Exploding Ants: Amazing Facts About How Animals Adapt
Joanne Settel
For the curious child who loves 'gross' things: discover the wild and weird ways animals use explosions, slime, and stra
Ages 8–12
Corgiville Fair
Tasha Tudor
For the child who loves the bustle of a fair and needs to see that persistence and hard work triumph over those who try
Ages 4–8
Penny Dreadful is a Record Breaker
Joanna Nadin
For the child who constantly dreams up big schemes that don't quite go to plan. Penny's well-meaning but chaotic adventu
Ages 7–9
The Tapper Twins Tear Up New York
Geoff Rodkey
For the child who thrives on friendly competition and fast-paced city adventures. This modern comedy captures the chaoti
Ages 8–12
Nana Says I Will Be Famous One Day
Ann Stott
For the child who has a high-energy grandparent or is learning how to care for a loved one after an injury. A joyful loo
Ages 4–8
The Wishkeeper's Apprentice
Rachel Chivers Khoo
For the child who feels like their older sibling is drifting away or who needs a reminder that hope is a powerful force
Ages 7–10
Alexander, Who's Trying His Best to Be the Best Boy Ever
Judith Viorst
For the child who struggles with the pressure of being 'perfect' or feels discouraged after making mistakes. Alexander n
Ages 4–8
It Could Be Even Worse
Einat Tsarfati
For the child who struggles with glass-half-empty thinking, this rainforest adventure finds hilarious silver linings in
Ages 4–8
Peter Powers and His Not-So-Super Powers!
Kent Clark, Brandon T. Snider
For the child who feels like they aren't 'enough' compared to high-achieving siblings or friends. Peter learns that his
Ages 6–10
Three Strong Women
Claus Stamm
For the child who needs to learn that true strength isn't always about muscles. This humorous Japanese tall tale shows h
Ages 5–9
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
Walt Disney Productions
For the child feeling overwhelmed by big changes or scary events. Pooh and his friends find safety and togetherness when
Ages 3–8
Arthur and the Bad-Luck Brain
Marc Brown
For the logical child who relies on facts and reason but finds themselves rattled by a series of unexpected, unlucky mis
Ages 6–9
The Extremely High Tide!
Kir Fox, M. Shelley Coats
For the child who feels like they are speaking a different language than their peers or who sees patterns and details ot
Ages 8–12
Get It Done & Have Fun!
Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness
For the child whose brain moves faster than their to-do list: a playful guide to turning boring chores into creative win
Ages 4–8
There's a Dodo on the Wedding Cake
Wade Bradford
For the child who thrives on chaos and loves a good giggle, this madcap adventure explores staying focused when everythi
Ages 4–8
Toad Heaven
Morris Gleitzman
For the child who feels like an underdog or is questioning why the world can be so unfair, this quirky tale finds hope a
Ages 8–12
Sunny Holiday
Coleen Murtagh Paratore
For the child who needs a boost of hope while facing family money troubles or living in a shelter, this story celebrates
Ages 8–12
Big Problemas
Juana Medina
For the child feeling uncertain as their family dynamic shifts, this story offers comfort when a parent starts dating or
Ages 7–10
The King's Pudding
Mairi Mackinnon
For the child who needs to know that being small doesn't mean being powerless. A clever mousedeer uses quick thinking to
Ages 5–8
The Dragonsitter's Island
Josh Lacey
For the child who needs a boost of confidence when handling big responsibilities, this funny adventure follows a boy man
Ages 6–9
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