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Spider-Ham: Great Power, No Responsibility
Steve Foxe
For the child who loves to laugh but feels a bit overwhelmed when they make a big mistake. A silly superhero quest about
Ages 7–10
Adventures in Cartooning
James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost
For the creative child who loves doodling but doesn't know how to start their own story, this guide turns comic-making i
Ages 7–12
The Shooting Star
Hergé
For the curious child who dreams of scientific discovery and grand expeditions. This story channels the excitement of ex
Ages 8–14
Ella
Alex T. Smith
For the child who feels unappreciated or overlooked. This bug-themed twist on a classic tale encourages resilience and f
Ages 5–8
Fox All Week
Edward Marshall
For the child learning to navigate daily social ups and downs. Follow Fox through a week of relatable mishaps, from scho
Ages 5–8
Sophie Is Seven
Dick King-Smith
For the child who knows exactly what they want to be when they grow up. Sophie's unwavering determination to become a fa
Ages 6–9
Lost in the Mountains
Maxwell Eaton III
For the child who loves the outdoors but needs a boost in self-reliance, this guide blends a survival story with practic
Ages 7–10
Here Comes Tricky Rabbit! Native American Trickster Tales
Gretchen Will Mayo
For the child who loves a bit of mischief, these traditional tales explore how cleverness and quick thinking can help ou
Ages 7–10
Kaput & Zösky
Lewis Trondheim
For the child who enjoys seeing the 'bad guys' lose in the silliest ways possible. These bumbling aliens prove that even
Ages 8–12
The Troll's Toe Cheese
Aaron Reynolds
For the child who uses humor to mask big feelings about family, this quest tackles grief and mother-child bonds through
Ages 8–12
Why Do I Feel Like This?
Shinsuke Yoshitake
For the child grappling with a bad mood they can't quite explain. This whimsical guide uses humor and imagination to hel
Ages 4–8
The Heroes' Journey
Steve Behling
For the child navigating tricky family dynamics or feeling the weight of past mistakes, this action-packed journey explo
Ages 8–12
The Perilous Journey
Trenton Lee Stewart
For the child who loves cracking codes and working with friends, this intellectual quest follows four gifted kids on a g
Ages 8–12
Winston Churchill and His Great Wars
Alan MacDonald
For the student who finds history books boring, this humorous look at Winston Churchill's life uses cartoons and 'lost d
Ages 8–12
The Amazing Wilmer Dooley
Fowler DeWitt
For the middle schooler navigating the pressure of a big project while trying to find their footing in social hierarchie
Ages 8–12
Geez Louise!
Susan Middleton Elya
For the child feeling intimidated by a playground peer or nervous about a first competition, this story helps build the
Ages 4–8
Those Rebels, John and Tom
Barbara Kerley
For children learning that you don't have to be friends to work together. This witty look at Adams and Jefferson shows h
Ages 7–11
The Rescuers
Margery Sharp
For the child who values sophisticated wit and the power of small beings to do big things. This elegant adventure explor
Ages 8–12
Gulliver's Travels
Jonathan Swift
For the child who feels small in a big world or imagines what it's like to be a giant among friends, this classic advent
Ages 7–10
Arthur Plays the Blues
Marc Brown
For the child feeling overwhelmed by practice or the fear of letting a teacher down after a mistake. Arthur learns to fa
Ages 6–9
I Want to Go Home!
Gordon Korman
For the child who feels like a fish out of water in new environments or is struggling with a case of extreme homesicknes
Ages 8–12
The Dragonslayer's Apprentice
David Calder
For the child who needs to see that even daunting challenges can be tackled with a bit of grit and the right mentor by t
Ages 8–12
Old Tom Goes to Mars
Leigh Hobbs
For the child who loves messy, unpredictable humor and needs to see that even the biggest accidental blunders can turn i
Ages 6–9
The Cremation of Sam McGee
Robert William Service
For the child who loves a campfire story that is equal parts spooky and silly. This rhythmic classic explores the duty o
Ages 8–12
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