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The Town That Went South
Clive King
For the child who loves the idea of home becoming an adventure, this whimsical tale explores how a community stays toget
Ages 8–12
The Dragonsitter's Party
Josh Lacey
For the child feeling overwhelmed by big responsibilities, this chaotic email-based adventure shows that even when thing
Ages 6–9
The Sticky Noodle Situation
V. T. Bidania
For the child who feels the pressure of helping with big family traditions or is worried about making a mistake during a
Ages 6–9
Marya Khan and the Abominable Ski Trip
Saadia Faruqi
For the child who feels the pressure of sibling rivalry or the need to prove they are a 'big kid' while navigating trick
Ages 6–9
Outlaws
Jen Calonita
For the child who feels unheard by authority, this magical adventure validates the importance of standing up for what is
Ages 8–12
The Narrow Escapes of Davy Crockett
Ariane Dewey
For the child who loves bigger than life stories and impossible feats. These humorous tall tales celebrate the wild imag
Ages 6–9
Fart Quest
Aaron Reynolds
For the child who loves gaming and gross-out humor but needs a nudge to keep reading, this quest builds confidence throu
Ages 8–12
Third Term at Tall Towers
Lou Kuenzler
For the child who feels small in a big world, this magical school story follows Violet as she balances drama class with
Ages 7–9
The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm
Norman Hunter
For the child who loves to tinker and sees the world a little differently, this classic collection celebrates the messy,
Ages 7–11
The Insomniacs
Karina Wolf
For children struggling to adjust to a new routine or environment, this story celebrates finding beauty in being differe
Ages 4–8
No Place for Magic
E. D. Baker
For the child navigating tricky family dynamics or feeling the pressure to change who they are to fit in with a partner'
Ages 8–12
Uncollected: Volume Three
Paul Jennings
For the child who loves the strange and the silly, these short stories offer a wild ride through the bizarre, the gross,
Ages 8–14
The Great Picture Hunt!
Martin Handford
For the child who loves a challenge, this museum themed search and find adventure turns art exploration into an engaging
Ages 6–12
Big Old Bones: A Dinosaur Tale
Carol Carrick
For the child who loves dinosaurs but struggles when things don't fit together perfectly, this silly tale shows that eve
Ages 4–8
Nico Bravo and the Cellar Dwellers
Mike Cavallaro
For the child who thrives on chaos and teamwork, this high-energy quest explores how to handle workplace rivals and mass
Ages 8–12
Triplet Trouble and the Bicycle Race
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones
For families navigating sibling rivalry and learning to work together, this story offers a lighthearted look at triplets
Ages 6–9
Sink or Swim
Sarah Mlynowski
For the child who loves imagining themselves inside their favorite stories or wonders how small changes can rewrite a wh
Ages 7–10
Escape from Greasy World
Jamie Michalak
For the child who thrives on silly adventures and needs to see how teamwork helps even the most opposite friends escape
Ages 4–8
Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler
Steve Sheinkin
For the child who complains that history is boring or finds textbooks dry. This zany adventure makes the past feel immed
Ages 7–10
Jumping Jack
Germano Zullo
For the child who has lost their confidence after a setback. This story follows a champion horse and his rider as they n
Ages 4–8
Heart of the Mummy
Tommy Donbavand
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to find the courage to protect their family while navigating a strang
Ages 7–11
Super-Duper Happy
Vicky Fang
For the child who sets big expectations and feels crushed when plans change. Ava Lin learns to find joy even when things
Ages 5–8
Trigger Happy Targets the Evil Kaos
Onk Beakman
For the child who loves gaming and needs a high-energy story about standing up to a bully, this final quest proves that
Ages 7–10
I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew
Dr. Seuss
For the child feeling overwhelmed by life's small bumps and big hurdles, this whimsical journey explores why we cannot s
Ages 4–8
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