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Mudball
Matt Tavares
For the child who feels small or overlooked. Discover how one underdog made baseball history with a little bit of rain,
Ages 4–9
Bearymore
Don Freeman
For the child feeling pressured to perform or solve a problem when they really just need some rest.
Ages 4–8
Dunc Breaks the Record
Gary Paulsen
For the child who loves a good laugh alongside their thrills, this wacky survival tale explores how friendship and quick
Ages 8–12
The Luck of the Buttons
Anne Ylvisaker
For the child who feels defined by their family's reputation. A spunky twelve-year-old in 1920s Iowa uses a new camera t
Ages 8–12
Pet Show!
Ezra Jack Keats
For the child who feels left out of a competition or needs a clever way to solve a problem. A classic neighborhood story
Ages 4–8
The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving Into History
Erik Slader, Ben Thompson
For the child who gets discouraged when things don't work the first time. This humorous look at the Wright Brothers show
Ages 8–12
Elephants Cannot Dance!
Mo Willems
For the child who feels discouraged when a new skill doesn't come easily. This funny story celebrates trying your best,
Ages 4–8
Henry and the Crazed Chicken Pirates
Carolyn Crimi
For the child who feels a little different from their peers or prefers books to roughhousing, this silly pirate tale cel
Ages 4–8
Flock to the Seaside
Martin Howard
For the child who thrives on silliness and needs to see that even the best-laid plans can go hilariously off-track when
Ages 6–9
The Magic Mistake
Barbara Brauner, James Iver Mattson
For the child feeling the weight of high expectations, this magical adventure explores balancing responsibilities and fi
Ages 8–12
Nate the Great Goes Undercover
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
For the child who loves asking why, this early mystery follows a young detective who learns that solving a problem somet
Ages 6–9
Dangerous Diseases
Nick Arnold
For the curious child fascinated by all things icky, this book turns medical history and biology into a hilarious, stoma
Ages 8–12
Handel, Who Knew What He Liked
M. T. Anderson
For the child who follows their own rhythm even when others don't understand. A witty look at how childhood stubbornness
Ages 6–10
Horror Gets Slimed
Paul Martin
For the child who loves silliness and needs to see that even a group of misfits can protect their home when they work to
Ages 7–10
Who Was Roald Dahl?
True Kelley
For the young reader who loves Matilda or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and wonders where such wild, imaginative sto
Ages 8–12
Ribbon Rescue
Robert N. Munsch
For the child who loves helping others through quick thinking and creativity. Discover how one girl's resourcefulness sa
Ages 4–8
The Sign of the Seahorse
Graeme Base
For families seeking a captivating read-aloud with vibrant art, this tale explores environmental protection, corporate g
Ages 5–9
Minions: Snow Day
Brandon T. Snider
Join Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and the Minion tribe for a fun-filled snow day of digging, building, and snow-Minion making. Bu
Ages 4–11
The Christmas Blizzard
Helen Ketteman
For the child who loves a 'true' story that is clearly too wild to be true, this tall tale celebrates the magic of winte
Ages 4–8
Picture Perfect?
Second Grade Students of Westwood Elementary
For any child who has ever had a messy hair day or a goofy grin on picture day, this student-created book turns school p
Ages 5–9
Freaky Peaks
Anita Ganeri
For the child who loves the 'icky' side of science, this humorous guide turns mountain formation and survival stories in
Ages 8–12
Party in the Castle
Emily Moon
For siblings or friends learning to work together when things go wrong, this celebratory mystery helps young readers nav
Ages 5–8
Nate the Great Stalks Stupidweed
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
For the child who loves to play detective and needs to see that even the smallest, silliest problems are worth investiga
Ages 6–9
Nate the Great and the Monster Mess
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
For the child who loves to play detective and needs a little boost in building confidence with independent reading throu
Ages 6–9
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