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Wait! No Paint!
Bruce Whatley
For the child who loves to break the rules of storytelling and finds humor in things going wrong. A playful look at adap
Ages 4–8
Three Cool Kids
Rebecca Emberley
For the child learning to navigate city streets or face big obstacles with clever thinking. A modern urban twist on a cl
Ages 3–8
Aunt Minnie McGranahan
Mary Skillings Prigger
For children processing the loss of parents or adjusting to a large, chaotic household, this heartwarming tale shows how
Ages 4–9
Junie B., First Grader: At Last!
Barbara Park
For the child feeling nervous about moving up to first grade or worried about looking different after getting their firs
Ages 6–9
Brave Little Pete of Geranium Street
Rose Lagercrantz, Samuel Lagercrantz
For the child who needs to find their inner courage, this story explores how a little boy learns to stand up to bullies
Ages 5–8
Bridget's Beret
Tom Lichtenheld
For the child who feels they have lost their 'spark' or believes their talent depends on a lucky charm rather than their
Ages 4–8
Arthur's Pet Business
Marc Brown
For the child who is pleading for a pet and needs to understand the work involved in caring for one.
Ages 4–8
Get on the Ice, Mo!
David A. Adler
For the child who feels discouraged when a new hobby is harder than it looks. Mo's persistence on the ice shows that sho
Ages 6–8
The Giant Carrot
Jan Peck
For the child who thrives on being the 'little helper,' this rhythmic tale shows how the smallest family member's unique
Ages 4–8
The Princess and the Pizza
Mary Jane Auch
For the child who needs to know they can create their own path when the old rules no longer work, this silly story celeb
Ages 4–8
Detective Beans
Li Chen
For the child who loves cracking codes and giggling at silly antics. This lighthearted mystery uses a charming animal to
Ages 7–12
Moses the Kitten
James Herriot
For the child who loves to nurture others: discover how a tiny, cold kitten found in a ditch finds warmth, health, and a
Ages 4–8
The Inflatables: Bad Air Day and Mission Un-poppable
Beth Garrod, Jess Hitchman
For the child who loves high-energy friendships and silly mishaps, these vibrant comic adventures turn every day into a
Ages 7–10
The Supreme Souvenir Factory
James Stevenson
For the child who loves imagining how things are made and wants to see the underdog stand up against unfairness in the w
Ages 7–10
Class Action
Steven B. Frank
For the student who feels overwhelmed by the daily grind of schoolwork, this funny legal drama empowers kids to question
Ages 8–12
Cloudy with a Chance of Apocalypse
Zack Zombie
For the young gamer who loves to laugh, this diary-style adventure helps kids see the funny side of unpredictable chaos
Ages 7–12
Here Comes McBroom!
Sid Fleischman
For the child who loves a good 'whopper' or tall tale, these stories celebrate how clever thinking and a sense of humor
Ages 7–10
Agatha Parrot and the Thirteenth Chicken
Kjartan Poskitt
For the child who thrives on high energy and messy mishaps, this funny mystery shows how even the best-laid plans can go
Ages 7–10
A Bad Buzz Day
Raúl the Third
For the child learning to handle a day when everything goes wrong. This zany graphic novel shows how a little teamwork c
Ages 6–9
Santa's Reindeer Games
Samantha Berger
For the child who loves the high-energy excitement of game shows and wants a silly, non-traditional look at how Santa's
Ages 4–8
Ground-breaking Rebels
Adam Murphy
For the child who asks why the world is the way it is, this hilarious graphic novel introduces history's boldest rule-br
Ages 8–12
The Frantic Phantom
Norman Hunter
For the child who loves to tinker and sees the world as one big experiment. These hilarious stories celebrate the messy,
Ages 7–11
Cody and the Fountain of Happiness
Tricia Springstubb
For the child who needs to find their own magic when summer plans fall through and family life feels a bit upside down.
Ages 7–10
Countess Veronica
Nancy K. Robinson
For the child who occasionally finds themselves 'stretching the truth' and must now work hard to face the music after a
Ages 8–12
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