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Fries Alive!
David Baldacci
Freddy Funkhouser, a nine-year-old inventor, accidentally animates a batch of French fries with a huge jolt of electrici
Ages 6–9
Perilous Poles
Anita Ganeri
For the curious child who loves gross facts and daring tales, this survival guide explores the freezing ends of the Eart
Ages 8–12
There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor
Wade Bradford
For the child who struggles with bedtime or finding a quiet spot, this funny journey through a busy hotel proves that sl
Ages 4–8
Jake Goes Bananas
Max Brallier
For the child who loves to crack codes and solve puzzles, this interactive mystery turns reading into a hands-on adventu
Ages 7–10
The Pirate Blackbird
Uwe Timm
For the child who feels small in a big world, this clever tale shows how unique talents and quick thinking can help you
Ages 7–10
Night of the Living Veg
Philip Reeve
For the child who loves zany, fast-paced humor and needs a reminder that even the most boring stay at a relative's house
Ages 8–12
Mbappé v. Haaland
Matt Oldfield, Seth Burkett
For the soccer fan who loves debating player stats and highlights, this fast-paced comparison explores the skills of two
Ages 7–12
The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)
Philemon Sturges
For the child who needs a gentle lesson on teamwork and contributing to the family. This modern twist on a classic shows
Ages 4–8
Arthur and the Recess Rookie
Stephen Krensky
For the child who feels discouraged because they aren't the star athlete, Arthur proves that every team member has somet
Ages 6–9
Who Were the Three Stooges?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ
For the child who loves making people laugh or wonders how movie magic worked in the past. Explore the lives of the brot
Ages 8–12
Yo, Sacramento!
Will Cleveland, Mark Alvarez
For the student struggling to remember state capitals, this clever guide uses silly word associations and cartoons to ma
Ages 7–13
Undead Ed and the Fingers of Doom
Rotterly Ghoulstone
For the middle-grade reader who loves a mix of 'ick' and 'ha-ha.' Ed's quest to fix his zombie body helps normalize feel
Ages 8–12
The Gang and Mrs. Higgins
George Shannon
For the child who loves outsmarting the big guys. A clever pioneer woman uses her wits to hide the family gold from a ro
Ages 6–9
The Gremlin's Shoes
Ellen Potter
For the child who needs to cure a case of the nothing-to-dos, this adventure celebrates how a little imagination and har
Ages 6–9
Fintan Fedora Explores Again
Clive Goddard
For the child who loves to dream big despite their clumsy mistakes, this hilarious journey shows that heart and persiste
Ages 8–12
How to Fight a Dragon's Fury
Cressida Cowell
For the child facing a major transition or ending, this epic finale explores the courage needed to stand up for what is
Ages 8–12
Beware of Boys
Tony Blundell
For the clever child who uses their wits to solve problems. This hilariously absurd story celebrates quick thinking and
Ages 4–8
Snot Chocolate and Other Funny Stories
Morris Gleitzman
For the child who loves to laugh at life's most cringeworthy moments while learning how to handle family quirks and soci
Ages 8–12
Top Secret
John Reynolds Gardiner
For the child who feels misunderstood by adults or wants to prove that their 'impossible' ideas might actually work.
Ages 8–12
Iva Honeysuckle Discovers the World
Candice Ransom
For the child who loves to explore their own backyard and needs a reminder that big adventures can happen right where th
Ages 7–10
Danby and George
Betty Baker
For the child adjusting to a new roommate or sibling with a very different personality, this zoo-set story explores the
Ages 7–10
God and His Creations: Tales from the Old Testament
Marcia Williams
For the child who enjoys visual storytelling, these vibrant comic-strip retellings make ancient Bible stories feel acces
Ages 7–12
Zena and the Witch Circus
Alice Low
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold, Zena's journey shows that unique talents are often exactly w
Ages 6–9
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Judith Viorst
For the child who feels like the whole world is against them today. This story validates that big frustrations are a nor
Ages 4–8
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