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The Three Little Tamales
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who loves clever twists on familiar stories. This Southwestern retelling uses wit and desert smarts to out
Ages 4–8
Hannah Mae O'Hannigan's Wild West Show
written and ill. by Lisa Campbell Ernst
For the child who refuses to let their surroundings limit their big dreams, this rollicking tale celebrates grit and the
Ages 4–8
Clorinda Takes Flight
Robert Kinerk
For the child who has a big dream that others might find silly. This rhyming adventure celebrates the grit and creativit
Ages 4–8
Clorinda Plays Baseball!
Robert Kinerk
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to follow an unconventional passion. This rhyming tale celebrates the grit
Ages 4–8
Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Real Facts About Dinosaurs
Drew Sheneman
For the child who loves dinosaurs but thinks they are all gone, this witty guide reveals the surprising truth about the
Ages 4–8
Grace Hopper
Laurie Wallmark
For the child who asks how everything works and needs to see that persistence and unconventional thinking lead to world-
Ages 5–9
Mr. Maxwell's Mouse
Frank Asch
For the clever child who loves outsmarting the competition or needs a reminder that quick thinking can solve even the sc
Ages 5–9
Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace
Nan Marino
For the child feeling crushed by the weight of expectations, this story shows how stepping away from the spotlight can h
Ages 8–12
Adios Oscar!
Peter Elwell
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold, this funny story about a moth with monarch dreams celebrates
Ages 4–8
Cézanne's Parrot
Amy Guglielmo
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to be understood. This vibrant story of a painter and his bird cel
Ages 4–8
Hurty Feelings
Helen Lester
For the child who takes every comment to heart or struggles with sensitivity, this silly story helps build emotional ski
Ages 4–8
The Day Roy Riegers Ran the Wrong Way
Dan Gutman
For the child who feels crushed by a public blunder. A grandfather shares a famous football mistake to show that even th
Ages 5–10
Annika Riz, Math Whiz
Claudia Mills
For the child who loves finding patterns in the world and wants their friends to see how much fun numbers can be.
Ages 7–10
My Parents are Divorced, My Elbows Have Nicknames, and Other Facts About me
Bill Cochran
For the child adjusting to life in two houses who needs to know that while their family has changed, their unique, quirk
Ages 4–8
Tricking the Tallyman
Jacqueline Davies
For the child curious about how a country starts or why we count everyone, this playful story makes the first American c
Ages 5–9
Saturday Is Dadurday
Robin Pulver
For the child feeling let down by a parent's work schedule, this story offers a roadmap for navigating disappointment an
Ages 4–8
The Bagel King
Andrew Larsen
For the child learning how small acts of service can hold a neighborhood together when a loved one is sidelined by an in
Ages 4–8
Numbed!
David Lubar
For the child who feels overwhelmed by math or thinks they just aren't a 'math person.' This clever adventure turns numb
Ages 8–12
The Rhino in Right Field
Stacy DeKeyser
For the child navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to carve out their own path, this 1948 tale blen
Ages 8–12
The No 1 Car Spotter
Atinuke
For the child who loves finding clever solutions to big problems. This heartwarming story celebrates a boy's ingenuity a
Ages 7–10
Born Naughty: My Childhood in China
Jin Wang, with Tony Johnston
For the child who thrives on mischief and wonder, this memoir captures the joy of growing up in rural China and the univ
Ages 8–12
The Legend of the Curse of the Bambino
Dan Shaughnessy
For the young sports fan navigating the ups and downs of rooting for a team, this whimsical tale explores how a legendar
Ages 6–10
Jean Laffite and the Big Ol' Whale
Frank G. Fox
For the child who loves larger than life heroes and high seas adventures. This tall tale uses humor and bravery to show
Ages 5–9
Overdue: The Misadventure of Bob the Book
Gloria Koster
For the child who occasionally forgets to put their toys away or finds it hard to keep track of library books. Bob's hum
Ages 4–8
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