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The Trouble with Cauliflower
Jane Sutton
For the child who gets stuck on 'unlucky' days or feels anxious about certain foods. Helps kids understand how their own
Ages 4–8
Speedboat
James Marshall
For the child who loves slapstick humor and fast-paced fun, this whimsical tale follows a hippo's comical attempts to ma
Ages 4–8
Stage Fright
Meg Cabot
For the child who feels overlooked or disappointed by a role they didn't want, Allie Finkle's journey helps them find th
Ages 8–12
Field Day Face-Off
Kristen Aguilar
For the child who struggles to work with others when the stakes are high. Nina and Mateo must navigate a magical competi
Ages 6–9
The Night Before the 100th Day of School
Natasha Wing
For the child feeling the pressure of a big school milestone, this rhyming tale eases the jitters of finding the perfect
Ages 4–8
Simpson Snail Sings
John Himmelman
For the child who feels limited by what they think they can't do, this gentle story follows a snail discovering his own
Ages 5–8
Fox on the Job
James Marshall
For the child who needs to learn that making mistakes is part of growing up, Fox shows how resilience and a sense of hum
Ages 6–9
Nergal and the Great Space Race
Shana Corey
For the child who feels butterflies before gym class or a school event. This space adventure helps kids navigate perform
Ages 6–8
The Parrot Problem
Catherine Siracusa
For the child who needs to see how to handle a mistake when a big responsibility goes sideways. Watch Gina navigate the
Ages 6–8
Buster's World
Bjarne Reuter
For the child who uses imagination to cope with life's harder edges. Buster navigates school bullies and family money tr
Ages 8–12
Mission to the Stars
Daniel Postgate
For children who love silly adventures and are curious about what lies beyond Earth. This lighthearted story explores fi
Ages 4–8
Fun, No Fun
James Stevenson
For the child learning to navigate daily ups and downs, this nostalgic memoir helps categorize life's small moments into
Ages 5–9
Rise of the Zombie Pigs
Emily-Jane Clark
For the child who loves messy, high-energy stories and needs to see that quick thinking and teamwork can solve even the
Ages 8–11
Pluck
Paul Jennings, Morris Gleitzman
For the reader who loves high-stakes mysteries and zany humor, this fast-paced finale follows two brave kids racing to u
Ages 8–12
Whispering in the Wind
Alan Marshall
For the child with a vivid imagination who loves tall tales and wide-open spaces. This classic Australian quest celebrat
Ages 8–12
The Worst Nurse
Margaret Clark
For the child who feels overwhelmed by new responsibilities or squeamish about the messy side of life, this humorous tal
Ages 8–12
Lazy Jack
Tony Ross
For the child who struggles with following directions or feels like they can never get things quite right, this silly ta
Ages 4–8
Mrs. Gaddy and the Fast-Growing Vine
Wilson Gage
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a project or chore that has grown out of control, this whimsical tale offers humo
Ages 6–9
The Team That Stopped Moving
Matt Christopher
For the young athlete who feels the weight of a losing streak and wonders if a little magic (or a lot of teamwork) could
Ages 8–12
The Case of the Fatal Phantom
Emma Kennedy
For the child who loves uncovering secrets and isn't afraid of a little bump in the night, this mystery celebrates deter
Ages 8–12
Pop-Up Fox
Janeen Brian
For the child who loves to tinker and build. Watch David turn simple cardboard boxes into a spectacular costume for his
Ages 6–9
The Old Man and the Tiger
Alvin Tresselt
For the child learning that getting older or changing doesn't mean losing your value. A gentle fable about using your mi
Ages 4–8
The Great Stinkathlon
Simon Mitchell
For the child who loves slapstick comedy and gross-out humor. This silly sports parody follows a boy aiming for gold in
Ages 7–10
The Cat Who Ate Christmas
Lil Chase
For the early reader who loves animal mischief and needs to know that even the biggest holiday disasters can be fixed wi
Ages 7–9
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