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Poor Cecco
Margery Williams Bianco
For the child ready to trade simple stories for a grander journey, this sophisticated tale explores the courage required
Ages 7–10
Pecorino Plays Ball
Alan Madison
For the child feeling nervous about their first sports game or the pressure to be perfect, this quirky story celebrates
Ages 4–8
Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit
Paula Danziger
For the child struggling to focus in class while navigating the big changes of a parents' divorce and a new person enter
Ages 7–10
The Taxing Case of the Cows
Iris Van Rynbach, Pegi Deitz Shea
For the child who asks why some rules are unfair and wants to see how a little determination can lead to big changes.
Ages 6–10
The AI Incident
J.E. Thomas
For the child who feels like an outsider and wonders where they truly belong, this high-stakes adventure explores human
Ages 8–12
Matilda
Roald Dahl
For the child who feels small in a world of giants, this story celebrates the power of a sharp mind and the courage to s
Ages 8–12
All You Can Be with ADHD
Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness
For the child who feels like their brain moves a little too fast, this joyful rhyming story celebrates the creative powe
Ages 4–8
Very Short Tall Tales to Read Together
Mary Ann Hoberman
For the budding reader who wants to share the spotlight: these rhythmic American folktales use color-coded text to make
Ages 4–8
Wizard for a Day
Sherryl Jordan
For the child navigating the stress of a mistake that feels impossible to fix, this magical mishap explores taking respo
Ages 8–12
Revenge of the Sis
Amy Ignatow, Jarrett J. Krosoczka
For the child adjusting to a new school or environment, Christina's diary-style journey shows how to find your place whi
Ages 8–12
When Charlie McButton Lost Power
Suzanne Collins
For the child who feels lost without a screen, this rhyming tale explores the frantic transition from digital obsession
Ages 4–8
The Boy Who Lost His Spark
Maggie O'Farrell
For the child struggling to settle into a new home or feeling a heavy cloud they can't quite name, this story finds magi
Ages 7–10
Your Mother Was a Neanderthal
Jon Scieszka
For the child who loves to laugh and wonders what life was like before video games, this zany adventure makes history an
Ages 7–11
Chicken Stu
Nathan Luff
For the child who feels like a fish out of water or struggles to keep up with 'tougher' peers, this hilarious tale celeb
Ages 8–12
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage
For the child who loves to explore and wonders if magic is hiding in plain sight, this whimsical tale celebrates the joy
Ages 4–8
Shawn Loves Sharks
Curtis Manley
For the child struggling with disappointment or competition when things don't go their way, this story helps navigate bi
Ages 4–8
Jim Nasium Is a Soccer Goofball
Marty McKnight
For the child who feels like a 'goofball' on the field, this funny story follows Jim as he turns his clumsy mistakes int
Ages 6–9
For Pet's Sake
Randi Zuckerberg
For the child who wants to do everything at once, this funny story explores the importance of setting boundaries and kno
Ages 6–9
The Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost
Erik Slader, Ben Thompson
For the child who feels discouraged by mistakes: discover how the world's most famous explorers only found success by ge
Ages 8–12
Diving with Dolphins
Nick Arnold
For the curious child who loves the ocean but craves the gritty truth. Explore the wild, funny, and sometimes gross real
Ages 8–12
The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
For siblings navigating the ups and downs of a blended family, this classic mystery shows how even the most annoying tra
Ages 8–12
The Flying Acorns
James Stevenson
For the child who loves to put on a show or dreams of the big top. This lighthearted story celebrates the joy of trying
Ages 4–8
Zombie in Love
Kelly DiPucchio
For the child who feels like their quirks make them hard to love, this story shows that there is a perfect match for eve
Ages 4–8
The Unusual Mind of Vincent Shadow
Tim Kehoe
For the creative child who feels like an outsider, this story celebrates the power of thinking differently and the coura
Ages 8–12
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