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One Word from Sophia
Jim Averbeck
For the child who uses big words to get what they want. Help your little negotiator understand that simple, heartfelt ho
Ages 4–8
Beekman's Big Deal
Michael de Guzman
For the child who longs for a sense of roots and stability while navigating a parent's unpredictable choices.
Ages 8–12
Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet
Megan Frazier Blakemore
For the young problem-solver who loves to ask why and how, this story celebrates using logic and creativity to achieve a
Ages 6–9
Millie's Marvelous Hat
Satoshi Kitamura
For the child who feels limited by what they can buy or own, Millie discovers that the most magnificent treasures are th
Ages 4–8
Olvina Flies
Grace Lin
For the child who feels anxious about trying something new or feels nervous about their first airplane trip. Olvina the
Ages 4–8
Finders Keepers
Shelley Tougas
For the child who wants to help their family during a difficult time but feels too small to make a difference.
Ages 8–12
Fancy That
Esther Hershenhorn
For the child who feels the weight of a big goal or wants to help their family. A resilient young painter faces setbacks
Ages 4–8
Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!
Diane deGroat
For the child who struggles with a competitive friend or relative who always has to win. Learn how to handle a show-off
Ages 4–8
Super-Dragon
Steven Kroll
For the child who feels discouraged when they can't master a new skill right away. Nate the dragon shows that even the b
Ages 4–8
Squid Kid the Magnificent
Lynne Berry
For the young dreamer struggling to impress a skeptical sibling. Herbert the squid's magical persistence shows that even
Ages 4–8
The Whole Hole Story
Vivian McInerny
For the child who finds magic in every mistake or mundane moment, this whimsical tale celebrates how imagination can tra
Ages 4–8
Two Problems for Sophia
Jim Averbeck
For the child who loves finding clever solutions to big problems. When Sophia's pet giraffe faces exile, she uses STEM i
Ages 4–8
Trim Saves the Day
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child who loves to explore and help out even when they make a mess. Discover how a real-life seafaring cat saved
Ages 4–8
Efficient, Inventive (Often Annoying) Melvil Dewey, The
Alexis O'Neill
For the child who loves sorting their toys by color or finds comfort in order, this quirky biography celebrates the bril
Ages 7–11
Best Shorts
Avi
For the young reader who loves to sample different worlds, this curated collection offers bite-sized stories from master
Ages 8–14
SumoKitty
David Biedrzycki
For the child who struggles with focus or feels discouraged when they fail, this playful story uses a determined cat to
Ages 5–9
Mr. Crum's Potato Predicament
Anne Renaud
For the child who needs to see how frustration can be transformed into creativity. This playful tale shows how a picky e
Ages 4–8
The Bad Luck Chair
Sue Wilkowski
For the child who feels like a magnet for mishaps and struggles to speak up in a crowd.
Ages 8–12
Johnny Kaw
Devin Scillian
For the child who loves larger-than-life adventures and imagining how the world around them was built by giants and hero
Ages 4–8
Tough Chicks
Cece Meng
For the child who is often told they are too loud, too messy, or too much. A vibrant celebration of being exactly who yo
Ages 4–8
Sparrow Jack
Mordicai Gerstein
For the child curious about how one person's unusual idea can solve a big problem. This true story explores how nature c
Ages 4–8
Wink: The Ninja Who Wanted to Nap
J.C. Phillipps
For the child who struggles to blend in or feels their big personality doesn't fit the rules, this vibrant story celebra
Ages 4–8
The Dreadful Fluff
Aaron Blabey
For the child who loves the silly and the strange. This absurdist tale helps kids embrace the bizarre while finding the
Ages 4–8
The Archaeolojesters
Andreas Oertel
For the child who wants to help their family or community through a tough time. A group of friends use clever trickery t
Ages 8–12
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