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Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?
Lincoln Peirce
For the child who feels like school rules are a little too strict and life is a series of hilarious mishaps. Helps kids
Ages 8–12
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
L. Frank Baum
For the child who loves exploring the weird and wonderful, this underground adventure follows Dorothy into bizarre kingd
Ages 8–12
Loser
Jerry Spinelli
For the child who dances to their own beat and the parents who want to protect that spark while navigating the social pr
Ages 8–12
Space Station Situation
Drew Brockington
For the child who loves slapstick humor but is learning how to navigate group projects and the importance of every team
Ages 7–10
The Deep End
Jeff Kinney
For the child who needs to laugh when everything goes wrong. This hilarious disaster-vacation story helps kids find the
Ages 8–12
Boy: Tales of Childhood
Roald Dahl
For the child who loves Roald Dahl's wacky worlds and needs to see that even the most famous authors survived school bul
Ages 8–12
Mega Mole Girl Digs Deep!
Thomas Flintham
For the child who loves gaming and needs a boost of confidence to tackle tough challenges, this high energy adventure pr
Ages 5–8
Rebel Raven
Alice Alfonsi
For the child grappling with body image or unfair standards of beauty, this story celebrates self-confidence and standin
Ages 8–12
Pug's New Puppy
Kyla May
For the child learning that being the big kid or the teacher requires extra patience, especially when a chaotic new pupp
Ages 5–8
Making Scents
Arthur Yorinks
For the child navigating a major loss or feeling like they don't quite fit in. This quirky story explores finding your o
Ages 8–12
Big Nate: Move It or Lose It!
Lincoln Peirce
For kids who love laugh-out-loud school adventures and relatable middle-grade mischief, join Nate Wright in his newest c
Ages 8–12
Hog-Rocket Ruckus
Nathan Hale
For the child who loves chaotic comedy and needs to see that even big, messy mistakes can be handled with teamwork and a
Ages 7–12
Still Sal
Kevin Henkes
For the child feeling nervous about first grade transitions and the unexpected bumps of starting a new school year.
Ages 6–9
Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka
Lincoln Peirce
For the middle-schooler navigating the daily frustrations of awkward social dynamics, academic rivalries, and the high-s
Ages 8–12
Quest Mode
Cube Kid
For the young gamer looking to move from digital screens to printed pages through a familiar world of pixelated monsters
Ages 8–12
Bad Kitty Joins the Team
Nick Bruel
For the child who meets every new physical challenge with a loud 'No!' and a grumpy face, this hilarious tale turns exer
Ages 7–10
Wrath of the Triple Goddess
Rick Riordan
For the teen managing high stakes while fixing a major mistake, this mythic mess-up shows that even heroes need help whe
Ages 8–14
The Scarecrow of Oz
L. Frank Baum
For the child who loves getting lost in a world where anything can happen, from meeting flying Orks to navigating magica
Ages 7–12
Plain Jane and the Mermaid
Vera Brosgol
For the child who feels overlooked or 'plain,' this witty adventure proves that inner strength and independence are far
Ages 8–12
Aven Green Music Machine
Dusti Bowling
For the child who feels discouraged when they do not master a new skill immediately. Aven Green shows how humor and grit
Ages 6–9
Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter
Ann M. Martin
For the child taking on their first big responsibility while navigating drama in their friend group. Learn how to stay p
Ages 8–12
Eva's Treetop Festival
Rebecca Elliott
For the child who takes on too much or struggles to delegate, this sweet diary follows an owl who learns that even the b
Ages 5–8
The Colossal Camera Calamity
Theo Baker
For the child who feels like things always go wrong despite their best efforts, especially when the pressure for perfect
Ages 6–10
The Paper Bag Princess
Robert Munsch
For the child learning that being a princess is about wit and courage, not just pretty dresses and waiting for a rescue.
Ages 3–8
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