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Sned Higgins
Chris Billingsley
For the child who relies on a 'security blanket' of imagination to face social pressure and the terrifying prospect of p
Ages 8–12
Little Dusty On A Fun Science Journey From Volcano To Sky
Tasya Vinnie
For the child whose endless 'why' questions about the world deserve answers that are as imaginative and playful as they
Ages 4–9
Zagazoo
Quentin Blake
For parents navigating the unpredictable stages of childhood, from the 'vulture' toddler years to the 'dragon' teenage e
Ages 4–10
Who Made Gimbap?
Jimin Lee
For the child who wants to do something special for a parent but realizes that grown up tasks are harder than they look.
Ages 4–8
Bedtime Stories About Funny Monsters
Alice Cussler
For the child learning to navigate playground politics, these gentle monster tales offer practical ways to handle bullie
Ages 4–8
Ahmed Aziz's Epic Year
Nina Hamza
For the child navigating a big move or a family member's illness while trying to find where they fit in a new, unfamilia
Ages 8–12
The Kid Who Saved the Future
Amaresh Das
For the child who feels overlooked or small, this adventure shows how inner strength and clever thinking can turn an ord
Ages 8–14
The Witch of Pumpkin Hill
Dinesh Deckker, Subhashini Sumanasekara
For the child who feels discouraged when things don't go as planned. This gentle story shows that mistakes can lead to m
Ages 5–10
Sned Higgins
Chris C. Billingsley
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to find their own unique way to lead, especially when navigating soci
Ages 8–12
Smoochy and the Maga
Lea Kinley
For the child who feels like a fish out of water in new environments. This whimsical urban fantasy follows a magical cre
Ages 8–14
Garbage Squirrel
Megan Deliberto
For the child learning to navigate mistakes and social boundaries, this story follows a scrappy zoo squirrel who learns
Ages 4–8
Saving Sweetness
Diane Stanley
For the child who loves proving that small can be mighty. This Wild West tall tale empowers kids to see their own resour
Ages 4–9
The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel)
Ellen Raskin
For the puzzle-loving child who enjoys cracking codes, this wacky mystery follows a woman's decades-long quest to find h
Ages 8–12
Big Nate Blasts Off
Lincoln Peirce
For kids who love laugh-out-loud school stories and relatable middle-grade misadventures, Big Nate delivers humorous cha
Ages 8–12
The Island of Dragons
Geronimo Stilton
For the child who thrives on teamwork and high-stakes adventure. Join Geronimo as he builds a diverse team of dragons to
Ages 7–10
The Vicar of Nibbleswicke
Roald Dahl
For the child who feels embarrassed by their mistakes, this silly story shows how even the most serious grown-ups can fi
Ages 7–11
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Over the Moon
Frank Cottrell-Boyce
For the child who loves imagining where a family road trip could go if the car had a mind of its own and a tank full of
Ages 8–12
I Am Walt Disney
Brad Meltzer
For the child who loves to draw and dream, this inspiring look at Walt Disney's life shows how imagination and grit can
Ages 5–9
Jefferson Measures a Moose
Mara Rockliff
For the child who loves proving a point with facts: discover how a Founding Father used a giant moose to defend America'
Ages 6–10
The True Meaning of Smekday
Adam Rex
For children navigating unexpected changes or feeling like outsiders, this hilarious adventure explores finding friendsh
Ages 8–12
Karen's Worst Day
Ann M. Martin
For the child who feels like everything is going wrong. This relatable story helps kids navigate bad days, runaway imagi
Ages 7–10
The Gremlins
Roald Dahl
For the child fascinated by history and machines, this classic tale turns wartime fears into a whimsical story of findin
Ages 7–11
Sam and the Tigers
Julius Lester
For the child who loves outsmarting the big guys with quick thinking and a dash of style. This vibrant retelling celebra
Ages 4–9
NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society
Michael Buckley
For the child who feels like their quirks are flaws, this high-energy adventure transforms 'nerdy' traits into literal s
Ages 8–12
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