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Buzz and Zip Get Lost
Rigby
For the child who enjoys performing and needs a confidence boost with reading aloud. This reader's theater script makes
Ages 6–8
Tom Ass, Or, The Second Gift
Ann Lawrence
For the child who needs to learn that hard work and a clever partner can transform even the laziest habits into a life o
Ages 8–12
The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee
Deborah Abela
For the child who has big talents but feels held back by nerves: a heartwarming story about overcoming stage fright with
Ages 8–12
Boy, Were We Wrong about the Solar System!
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
For the curious child who loves facts but gets frustrated by mistakes, this book shows how being wrong is actually the f
Ages 6–9
Our Library
Eve Bunting
For the child who loves their local library, this story follows a group of animal friends who refuse to let their favori
Ages 4–8
Bailey
Susan Hughes
For the child who is a star at home but gets a bit too excited or overwhelmed when it is time to follow rules in a group
Ages 6–9
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Patty Lovell
For the child who feels small or different, this story offers a boost of confidence to help them shine in the face of te
Ages 4–8
Record Run
Jake Maddox
For the child who hasn't found 'their' thing yet, this high energy story explores how to find personal motivation and th
Ages 8–12
Horton Hatches the Egg
Dr. Seuss
For the child learning about the weight of their word, this rhyming classic honors the steadfast hero who stays true to
Ages 4–8
Starla Jean
Elana K. Arnold
For the child who loves the idea of an unusual pet, this funny story explores the quirky reality of responsibility and t
Ages 6–9
Girl Wonder to the Rescue
Malorie Blackman
For the child who uses their imagination to navigate family life. Maxine transforms into Girl Wonder to tackle everyday
Ages 7–9
The Best of Times
Greg Tang
For the child struggling to memorize multiplication tables, these clever rhyming riddles reveal the hidden logic and pat
Ages 7–10
The Boy with Two Shadows
Margaret Mahy
For the child learning to balance their own needs with big responsibilities, this story explores the weight of helping o
Ages 4–8
Mr. Bliss
J.R.R. Tolkien
For the child who needs to see that even grownups make spectacular messes of things. A quirky tale about staying cheerfu
Ages 4–9
The Ghosts of Luckless Gulch
Anne Isaacs
For the child who loves spirited heroes and tall tales, this story celebrates bravery and loyalty as a girl with superna
Ages 7–11
Attack on the High Seas!
Brian James
For the child who finds practicing new skills tedious, this adventure shows how paying attention to the small details ca
Ages 6–8
The Wandering Wombles
Elisabeth Beresford
For the child feeling overwhelmed by loud noises or big changes, these resourceful creatures show how to turn a difficul
Ages 7–11
The Pencil
Allan Ahlberg
For the child who loves to create and needs to see that even 'mistakes' are part of the process, this playful story expl
Ages 4–8
Zero Gravity
Dave Roman
For the child who wants to reinvent themselves or feels the pressure of a big reputation, this zany space adventure cele
Ages 8–12
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
John R. Erickson
For the child who loves a good laugh and needs a boost in self-confidence, even when their best-laid plans go hilariousl
Ages 8–12
The Pigeon With the Tennis Elbow
Matt Christopher
For the young athlete who feels the weight of competition, this story mixes real-world tennis skills with a whimsical, m
Ages 8–12
Shoe Wars
Liz Pichon
For the child who loves inventing and gadgets, this fast-paced story celebrates using your imagination to outsmart a pla
Ages 8–12
Super Hair-o and the Barber of Doom
John Rocco
For the child who is nervous about their first haircut or worries that their strength comes from how they look rather th
Ages 4–8
Appleblossom the Possum
Holly Goldberg Sloan
For the child who feels small in a big world, this charming tale celebrates how unique traits and family teamwork can tu
Ages 8–12
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