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Penny and Clover, Up and Over
Erica S. Perl
For young readers learning to face new challenges, this story celebrates bravery, perseverance, and the joy of working t
Ages 5–8
Getting Near to Baby
Audrey Couloumbis
For the child grappling with the heavy silence of loss or a parent's withdrawal. A tender look at how two sisters find h
Ages 8–12
Zoom!: Wile E. Coyote Experiments with Speed and Velocity
Mark Weakland
For the child who loves cartoons but struggles with science homework, this book turns Wile E. Coyote's mishaps into memo
Ages 8–11
Little Tricker the Squirrel Meets Big Double the Bear
Ken Kesey
For the child who needs to see that being small doesn't mean being powerless. A rhythmic, clever tale about using your w
Ages 5–9
How to Catch a Princess
Max Brallier
For the child who loves to be in the driver's seat of their own stories. This interactive quest turns reading into a gam
Ages 6–9
Bumbling Building Bugs
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
For children who love humor and construction, this charming tale shows a group of bumbling bugs learning the value of te
Ages 6–8
The Story of Toilets, Telephones & Other Useful Inventions
Katie Daynes
For the curious child who asks how everything works, this book transforms everyday objects into a fascinating journey th
Ages 6–9
The Middle Kid
Sherri Duskey Rinker
For children navigating sibling dynamics, this story explores the unique challenges and joys of being a middle child, he
Ages 6–9
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party
Shannon Hale, Dean Hale
For the child who feels the weight of juggling big responsibilities while still wanting to enjoy being a kid and celebra
Ages 5–8
Rude Giants
Audrey Wood
For the child who needs to see how quick thinking and a few house rules can transform even the grumpiest, most boisterou
Ages 4–8
The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch
Ronda Armitage
For the child who loves clever inventions and teamwork. Discover how a lighthouse keeper and his wife use creative probl
Ages 4–8
Jerome the Babysitter
Eileen Christelow
For the child who loves a bit of mischief or the older sibling taking on new responsibilities, this funny tale captures
Ages 4–8
Gulliver's Travels to Lilliput and Brobdingnag
Jonathan Swift
For the child who feels small in a big world or large in a tiny one. Explore how perspective and curiosity help us navig
Ages 7–11
Knuckleball Ned
R. A. Dickey
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with the group. A young baseball learns that his unique 'wobble' is
Ages 4–8
Karen's School Picture
Ann M. Martin
For the child feeling anxious about looking different in family photos or school portraits, Karen's journey normalizes t
Ages 7–10
Clever Beatrice and the Best Little Pony
Margaret Willey
For the resourceful child who loves problem-solving and outsmarting big challenges through wit rather than force.
Ages 4–8
For the Love of Gelo!
Tom O'Donnell
For children navigating the disorientation of a major life change or feeling out of place. This sci-fi adventure finds h
Ages 8–12
King Ottokar's Sceptre
Hergé
For the curious child who loves uncovering secrets, this high-stakes mystery follows a brave reporter as he tries to sto
Ages 8–14
Who Was Lucille Ball?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
For the child who loves to make people laugh, this biography shows how a determined girl became the Queen of Comedy and
Ages 8–12
Sammy's Great Escape
Marty Kelley
For the early reader seeking a boost of confidence through an exciting school-day adventure from a tiny hero's perspecti
Ages 6–9
Jay: Ninja of Lightning
Greg Farshtey
For the child who uses humor to hide their nerves or struggles to focus when it counts, this story explores finding the
Ages 6–9
The cosmic adventures of Astrid & Stella
Sabrina Moyle
For the child who loves bright colors and silly adventures but needs a gentle reminder that making mistakes is okay as t
Ages 6–9
The Giant Jam Sandwich
Janet Burroway
For families who enjoy stories about creative problem-solving and community teamwork, this delightful tale shows how a v
Ages 4–8
Reading Beauty
Deborah Underwood
For the child who loves books but feels like they are being told to put them away, or for any young reader who believes
Ages 4–8
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