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Beach Babe
Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm
For the child who feels the pressure to be 'cool' or master a new skill perfectly the first time. Babymouse learns that
Ages 7–10
Brother Billy Bronto's Bygone Blues Band
David Francis Birchman
For the child who loves the stomp of a dinosaur and the soul of a song. Discover how a bayou mishap created the rhythm o
Ages 4–8
One Fine Trade
Bobbi Miller
For the child who loves the thrill of a good deal. Discover how persistence and clever thinking can turn a series of sil
Ages 4–8
Beware of the Storybook Wolves
Lauren Child
For the child who needs a bit of humor and cleverness to face their nighttime fears and outsmart the scary things under
Ages 4–8
Henry Huggins
Beverly Cleary
For the child eager for more responsibility, this classic tale celebrates the messy, humorous joy of earning a parent's
Ages 7–11
Author: A True Story
Helen Lester
For the child who loves to draw and write but feels frustrated when their work isn't perfect. This funny memoir shows th
Ages 6–10
Horton Halfpott
Tom Angleberger
For the child who loves quirky humor and underdog heroes. A kitchen boy's simple life turns upside down in this witty, V
Ages 8–12
Jake Johnson: The Story of a Mule
Tres Seymour
For the child who gets stuck in their own 'stubborn moments' or feels frustrated when things don't go as planned, this s
Ages 4–8
Big City Otto
Bill Slavin
For the child who misses a friend deeply and needs to find the courage to step outside their comfort zone for someone th
Ages 7–10
How to Teach a Slug to Read
Susan Pearson
For the child who feels discouraged by the pace of learning to read, this playful guide uses a tiny slug to show that bi
Ages 4–8
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Kelly Jones
For the child adjusting to a big move or feeling like an outsider, this magical farm adventure celebrates the joy of fin
Ages 8–12
Detective LaRue: Letters from the Investigation
Mark Teague
For the child who feels unfairly blamed or loves a bit of drama. This hilarious mystery explores perspective through the
Ages 5–10
The Boy at the End of the World
Greg van Eekhout
For the child navigating a world that feels big and unpredictable, this story follows the last boy on Earth finding his
Ages 8–12
A Mile from Ellington Station
Tim Egan
For the child who loves a funny, slightly bumbling mystery. This quirky animal-filled heist story shows that even when t
Ages 6–10
Annabel the Actress Starring in Hound of the Barkervilles
Ellen Conford
For the child who loves the spotlight or needs a boost of resilience when things don't go according to plan during a big
Ages 6–9
Penguin Days
Sara Leach
For the child who experiences the world with unique intensity and finds big social changes like family weddings or trave
Ages 7–10
The Last Newspaper Boy in America
Sue Corbett
For the child who feels small in a world of big changes, this mystery follows a determined boy fighting to keep his comm
Ages 8–12
The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher
Bill Harley
For the child grappling with the sudden absence of a parent, this whimsical adventure offers a soaring escape fueled by
Ages 8–12
The SOS File
Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, Laurie Myers
For the child who feels like every small mistake is a giant disaster. This collection of classroom 'emergencies' turns c
Ages 8–12
We're Rabbits!
Lisa Westberg Peters
For the child or parent navigating the chaos of modern life, this whimsical retelling of Alice in Wonderland celebrates
Ages 8–14
Lights, Camera, Cook!
Charise Mericle Harper
For the young chef who loves TV competitions but needs to navigate the heat of the kitchen with grace, sportsmanship, an
Ages 8–12
What Do Authors Do?
Eileen Christelow
For the child who loves making up stories but doesn't know where to start, this comic style guide demystifies the path f
Ages 6–10
The Fool and the Flying Ship
Eric Metaxas
For the child who feels overlooked or underestimated, this story shows how kindness and an open heart can lead to the mo
Ages 4–8
Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion
Brad Kessler
For the child who needs to know that being clever is just as powerful as being big. A classic trickster tale about using
Ages 4–8
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