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The Triplets
Barbara Seuling
For the child who feels overlooked or tired of being compared to others, this story celebrates the importance of being s
Ages 5–8
How to Twist a Dragon's Tale
Cressida Cowell
For the child who feels like they don't fit the traditional mold of a 'leader' but finds strength in their own unique wa
Ages 8–12
I Was A Rat!
Philip Pullman
For the child who feels misunderstood or struggles to find their place, this clever tale explores the difference between
Ages 8–12
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
Mordecai Richler
For the child who feels overlooked or misunderstood by big people, this story shows that even the smallest voice can unc
Ages 6–10
Old School
Gordon Korman
For the child who feels more at home with adults than peers, this funny tale follows a boy's rocky transition from a ret
Ages 8–12
The Ordinary Princess
M. M. Kaye
For the child who feels they do not fit the 'perfect' mold. A princess cursed with ordinariness finds true happiness by
Ages 8–12
Greatest Host of All Time
Suma Subramaniam
For the child who dreams big and wants to make a difference in their family. Suri's journey to save her family's busines
Ages 8–12
Frogkisser!
Garth Nix
For the child finding their own voice and leadership while navigating unfair rules or a complicated family dynamic. A fu
Ages 8–12
Double or Nothing with the Two and Only Kelly Twins
Johanna Hurwitz
For the child who wonders where they end and their sibling begins. This gentle story explores the puzzle of finding your
Ages 6–9
Madagascar: The Movie Novel
Louise Gikow
For the child who wonders if the grass is greener on the other side. This adventure explores how stepping out of your co
Ages 7–11
The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic
Jennifer Trafton
For the dreamer who feels small in a big world, this whimsical adventure celebrates how even the most ordinary child can
Ages 8–12
Little Green Men
Matthew K. Manning
For the middle-grade reader navigating the awkwardness of physical changes and social slip-ups through the lens of a sha
Ages 8–12
Mexikid
Pedro Martín
For the child navigating life between two cultures or finding their place in a big, boisterous family. This road trip me
Ages 8–14
Keep Your Eye on the Kid: The Early Years of Buster Keaton
Catherine Brighton
For the child who loves to tumble and play, this story of a real-life boy who turned his klutziness into comedy shows ho
Ages 6–10
Barnyard
Tom Mason
For the child navigating the transition from being carefree to taking on big responsibilities, especially after experien
Ages 8–12
The Phantom Bully
Jeffrey Brown
For the child feeling targeted by a mysterious bully or struggling with the pressures of their final school year, even i
Ages 8–12
I'm Not Feeling Well Today
Shirley Neitzel
For the child who suddenly feels a tummy ache or a tickle in their throat right before a big event like a school play.
Ages 4–8
The Sixth Grade Nickname Game
Gordon Korman
For the child navigating the complex social hierarchies of middle school and the pressure to fit in while staying true t
Ages 8–12
Extreme
Disney Book Group
For the child who loves high-stakes action and needs to see that even a hero can balance the pressures of high school wi
Ages 7–12
Who Is R. L. Stine?
M. D. Payne, Who HQ
For the child who loves a good scare or dreams of becoming a writer, this biography reveals how a shy boy with a typewri
Ages 8–12
Ronald Reagan
Mike Venezia
For the young history buff curious about the people who lead our country, this engaging guide makes learning about the 4
Ages 7–10
Jacky Ha-Ha: A Graphic Novel
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
For the child who uses humor to hide their worries about family changes or a parent far away. Help them see how laughter
Ages 8–12
Falling to Fairyland
Sarah Jean Horwitz
For the child who feels like an outsider and is searching for where they truly belong, even when those they love make th
Ages 8–12
When Henry Caught Imaginitis
Nick Bland
For the child who prefers order and rules, but is starting to discover the messy, magical, and colorful world of their o
Ages 4–8
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