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The Mystery Boxes
Kazu Kibuishi
For the child who loves to wonder 'what if?', this collection of graphic stories explores how a single mysterious object
Ages 8–12
A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum...
Davide Cali
For the child who loves to embellish the truth or tends to wander off, this high-energy adventure turns a simple school
Ages 6–9
Terrible Trenches
Terry Deary
For the curious child who loves the 'gross bits' of history, this guide explores the gritty, surprising reality of life
Ages 7–12
The Super Side-Quest Test!
Thomas Flintham
For the child who gets frustrated when things take longer than expected. This video game adventure helps young readers b
Ages 5–8
Mission Moon
Drew Brockington
For the child who loves high stakes adventures but needs a laugh, these brave felines prove that even the most daunting
Ages 7–10
Mudball
Matt Tavares
For the child who feels small or overlooked. Discover how one underdog made baseball history with a little bit of rain,
Ages 4–9
Merry Christmas, Geronimo!
Geronimo Stilton
For the child who needs a laugh when things aren't going their way, this zany adventure shows that even the most disastr
Ages 6–10
Bearymore
Don Freeman
For the child feeling pressured to perform or solve a problem when they really just need some rest.
Ages 4–8
Dunc Breaks the Record
Gary Paulsen
For the child who loves a good laugh alongside their thrills, this wacky survival tale explores how friendship and quick
Ages 8–12
The Luck of the Buttons
Anne Ylvisaker
For the child who feels defined by their family's reputation. A spunky twelve-year-old in 1920s Iowa uses a new camera t
Ages 8–12
Pet Show!
Ezra Jack Keats
For the child who feels left out of a competition or needs a clever way to solve a problem. A classic neighborhood story
Ages 4–8
The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving Into History
Erik Slader, Ben Thompson
For the child who gets discouraged when things don't work the first time. This humorous look at the Wright Brothers show
Ages 8–12
Elephants Cannot Dance!
Mo Willems
For the child who feels discouraged when a new skill doesn't come easily. This funny story celebrates trying your best,
Ages 4–8
Henry and the Crazed Chicken Pirates
Carolyn Crimi
For the child who feels a little different from their peers or prefers books to roughhousing, this silly pirate tale cel
Ages 4–8
Spy School Project X
Stuart Gibbs
For the middle schooler navigating a world of confusing online information while learning who they can really trust when
Ages 8–13
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
Megan McDonald
For the child feeling left behind when friends go to fancy camps while they are stuck at home with a summer that feels l
Ages 6–10
Flock to the Seaside
Martin Howard
For the child who thrives on silliness and needs to see that even the best-laid plans can go hilariously off-track when
Ages 6–9
Amelia Bedelia Lost and Found
Herman Parish
For the child who is excited and a little nervous about their first loose tooth and the mystery of the Tooth Fairy.
Ages 4–8
I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!
Dr. Seuss
For the child who fights the morning wake-up call, this silly rhyming classic celebrates the ultimate 'sleep-in' with in
Ages 4–8
The Magic Mistake
Barbara Brauner, James Iver Mattson
For the child feeling the weight of high expectations, this magical adventure explores balancing responsibilities and fi
Ages 8–12
The Phantom Tollbooth
Norton Juster
For the child who feels like everything is a bore and nothing is worth learning. This journey proves that the world is m
Ages 8–12
Nate the Great Goes Undercover
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
For the child who loves asking why, this early mystery follows a young detective who learns that solving a problem somet
Ages 6–9
Dangerous Diseases
Nick Arnold
For the curious child fascinated by all things icky, this book turns medical history and biology into a hilarious, stoma
Ages 8–12
Handel, Who Knew What He Liked
M. T. Anderson
For the child who follows their own rhythm even when others don't understand. A witty look at how childhood stubbornness
Ages 6–10
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