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Sharing the story of a dog and a young boy dealing with loss, this novel illustrates the healing nature of the human-animal bond. Ages 9 to 12. 

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This book tells the story of the adventures and mishaps which occur during a family’s summer away. Ages 8 to 12. 

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This series features the elderly Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, as they embark on heartwarming adventures in their cozy neighborhood. Ages 6 and up.

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This series follows two brothers and two sisters as they discover the magical land of Narnia, where they encounter enchanting creatures, fulfill prophecies, and fight epic battles of good versus evil. Ages 8 to 12. 

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Through lyrical prose and whimsical illustrations, this book conveys the message that no matter where a child goes or what they do, they will always be loved and cherished. All ages.

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After discovering a hidden realm celebrating imagination, Alex Stowe and friends challenge norms, uncover secrets, and fight for empowerment and freedom in a society which stifles creativity. Ages 8 to 12.

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This lively picture book captures the excitement of a the farm. Through lyrical text and beautiful illustration, the readers are invited to join the animals as they gather for a rambunctious celebration filled with music, dancing, and fun! Ages 3 to 7.

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This book tells the story of the author’s road trip across the US with his poodle, Charley. With contemplative prose, it captures his observations of and insights into the human condition and the heart of American culture. Age 18 and up.

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This delightful picture book tells the story of a mischievous creature causing chaos in the house. When things start disappearing, a young boy sets out to uncover the culprit, discovering a friendly surprise under the rug. Ages 4 to 9. 

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This series follows the pioneering Ingalls family's struggles and triumphs as they settle in the American frontier. Through hardship and adventure, they forge a new life, embracing the simplicity and beauty of the prairie landscape while confronting the challenges of nature and pioneer life. Ages 8 to 12.

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Themes of friendship, loss, and creativity drive this heartfelt tale of two kids in a small town. The novel follows Jesse and Leslie, who find their own lives transforming as they pretend to be King and Queen of the mystical land of Terabithia. Ages 10 and up. 

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This book follows Catherine, a young girl navigating life with her autistic brother, David. As she learns to help David, she discovers the importance of understanding and compassion in her own life. Through this experience, she learns, too, about the complexities of acceptance and friendship. Ages 8 and up.

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This book tells the tale of Alexander’s very bad day, From gum in his hair when he awakes to lima beans at dinner, everything just goes wrong. Ultimately, Alexander learns that we all have bad days, and learning to cope with them is the best we can do.  Ages 5 to 9.

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This series tells of the silly antics of Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper who does exactly what she’s told. Taking on many roles, teacher, politician, doctor, and more, Amelia teaches readers about the tricky nature of the English language. Ages 6 and up.

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This book tells the sweet story of Ferdinand, the bull who would rather relax among the flowers than compete in bullfights. But, his size and strength nevertheless leads him into the bullring, where Ferdinand learns the importance of being true to oneself. All ages. 

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Tacky is quite an odd bird; the other penguins find his cannonballs and boisterous greetings quite off putting. But, when three hunters come to the iceberg, Tacky’s wackiness is just the thing to save the day. Ages 4 to 7.

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Red may have a red wrapper, but he can only color in blue! His friends and family help him try to be red, but along the way, he learns that he was exactly how he should be all along. Ages 3 to 7.

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This book tells the sweet story of a mother and her baby as they both grow up. Through troubles and triumphs, each night, the mother sings her child the same refrain: “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I am living, my baby you’ll be.” All ages. 

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August Pullman has been homeschooled all his life, but he is about to start the fifth grade at a private school. In this new environment, he finds new friends, but also is bullied for his facial differences. Ultimately, August and his classmates learn the importance of compassion, and standing up for yourself and others. Ages 8 to 12.

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When taken by the Big Friendly Giant (BFG), Sophie finds herself in a world she had no idea existed. Together, the new found friends discover new ways for the BFG to live and defend against the not-so-friendly giants.  Ages 7 to 10.

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When Eddie’s missing teddy bear is found to have suddenly grown too large to cuddle, he embarks on an adventure to figure out what happened to him. Along the way, he meets a bear who may hold the answer in his paws. Ages 2 to 4.

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When a little girl is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps, she learns an appreciation for nature, as well as the importance of friendships and spreading kindness. Ages 7 to 12.

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This beautifully illustrated story tells the tale of Blueberry Hill on a summer’s day. Little Sal and Little Bear both are picking blueberries with their mothers, when all of a sudden, they find themselves following the wrong one. Ages 2 to 5.

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When Alice follows the white rabbit and falls down the rabbit hole, she lands in a world she had no idea existed. Alice travels her way through Wonderland, all the while finding herself among new friends and foes. Ages 5 and up.

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One day, an elderly couple find a peach drifting down the river. To their surprise, this magical peach brings them a son: Momotaro. As he grows, he becomes incredibly strong, courageous, and wise, and sets off to defeat the ogres which terrorize his village. Ages 8 to 11.

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As she adjusts to life in her new town, Opal befriends a stray dog, whom she names Winn-Dixie. Together, they learn how to build a community, even in a place which seems so lonely. Ages 8 to 11. 

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When the narrator finds himself stranded in the Sahara desert, he meets a young boy: “the little prince.” The boy shares his stories of his travels from planet to planet, and what he has learned along the way about friendship, love, and loss. All ages.

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When Max is sent to bed, his bedroom mysteriously transforms into a brand new world: the home of the Wild Things. Through his experience among these creatures, Max learns about anger, courage, and family. All ages.

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This series follows Minnie and Moo, two bovine best friends who find themselves mixed up in the farm hijinks. Their adventures take them dancing, to a haunted barn, and even the Moon! Ages 4 to 8.

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Everybody gets angry, and we all feel and manage it differently. This picture book tells the story of Sophie: how she experiences and copes with her anger. Ages 5 to 7.

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This picture book shares the sweet sentiment that, no matter how life changes you, the love between a parent and child remains steadfast. Ages 3 to 5.

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Alma believes she has far too many names, but when her father explains the story behind them, her perspective begins to shift. Ages 4 to 8.

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One night, a witch and her cat are taking a relaxing flight, when things begin to go awry. But, when the witch falls into harms way, her friends step in to save the day. Ages 3 and up.

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Gustavo worries about making friends with the other monsters. Follow along as he takes a risk and invites them all to attend his Día de los Muertos violin performance. Ages 3 to 7.

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In this sweet story, a little monster shares all the ways he feels the love of his monster mama. Ages 3 to 8.

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In this series, three best friends, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose, work together to solve all kinds of mysteries in their small Connecticut town: Green Lawn. Ages 6 to 9.

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CJ and his Nana take their usual bus ride through the city. Along the way, CJ learns to appreciate all of the beauty that is around him. Ages 2 to 6.

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When Jack and Annie stumble across a mysterious tree house full of books, they find it can send them back in time. The sibling pair return time and time again to set off on extraordinary adventures. Ages 6 and up.

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Through rhyming text, this book teaches about different harvest traditions from across the globe, such as in South Korea, Poland, and Bolivia. Ages 4 to 10.

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A little boy shares all of the little things and moments he is thankful for throughout his day. Ages 5 to 9.

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When a young girl befriends a mysterious painter, she teaches her how to appreciate the world around her. Ages 6 and up.

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When a little chipmunk finds herself stuck in the snow, her friends step in to help her cross the forest. Ages 4 and up.

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This book teaches life lessons through poetry and whimsical drawings. Ages 4 to 8.

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When Maria accidentally loses her mother’s ring while preparing for a holiday party, her and her cousins set out to find it in an unusual place. Ages 3 to 8.

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With beautiful illustrations of the forest, this book teaches about the world that exists beneath the winter snow. Ages 4 to 8.

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This short and sweet picture book follows a parent and child as they share just how much they love each other. All ages.

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When he wakes to find snow outside his window, Peter goes out to explore the winter wonderland of his neighborhood. Ages 2 and up.

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While they search for her missing mother, Salamanca, “Sal,” tells her grandparents the story of her friend, Phoebe. Through her storytelling and experiences, Sal learns about identity, loss, and healing. Ages 9 to 12. 

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Nikki’s Baba has made him a brand new pair of snow white mittens. When he loses one while playing in the forest, the animals all begin to take interest in the new cozy spot. Ages 4 to 8.

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One day, Ruby stumbles across a worry, and it begins to follow her around. It grows and grows, but ultimately, Ruby discovers how to cope with a worry when she finds a friend who has one too. Ages 3 to 6.

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Josh and his brother, Jordan, are stars on the basketball court. But, with the big game coming up, tensions between the boys begins to rise at home. Ages 9 to 14. 

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This book explores all of the different ways that love can look and sound. It shares the message that love can be found all around us, even on our most difficult days. Ages 4 to 8. 

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At school, it seems that no one can pronounce a little girl’s name. On her way home, her mother shares about the beautiful musicality of names. The next day, the little girl is ready to share her new found appreciation with her teacher and classmates. Ages 3 to 8. ​

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After tragedy strikes her family, Esperanza and her mother must flee from their home in Mexico to California. While there, Esperanza learns about loss, survival, and hope. Ages 9 to 11. 

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As a little girl, Miss Rumphius was inspired by her grandfather to see the world and make it a better place. This book follows along as she finds how to do just that. Ages 3 to 8. 

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Nancy Drew is an incredibly intelligent teenage sleuth. Follow along as she gathers clues and solves mysteries of all kinds with the help of her friends. Ages 8 to 12. 

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A little girl goes to live with her Uncle in the city. She brings a knack for gardening with her, and she finds a way to share her talents with the neighborhood. Ages 5 to 9. 

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This novel follows four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they come of age in Civil War era Massachusetts. Ages 12 and up. 

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Harry absolutely hates taking a bath. One day, when he hears the water running, he runs away from home. But, when he returns, there is just one problem: he has become so filthy that he is unrecognizable! Ages 2 to 6. 

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Geronimo Stilton, the publisher of “The Rodent Gazette,” is not very adventurous at all. In fact, he would much rather keep his snout in his own quiet life, but, he somehow always winds up involved in new thrills and mysteries.. Ages 7 to 10. 

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This book tells the story of Mel, and what happens when she tries to fly for the very first time. Ages 4 to 8. 

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Stuart Little is just an ordinary boy... except for the fact that he looks like a mouse. When his friend, Margalo, disappears, our 2 inch tall hero sets off on a journey to find her. Ages 5 to 9. 

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A tin soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina. When he inexplicably falls from the windowsill into the street, he sets off on a journey to find his way back to her.. Ages 4 to 8. 

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The little house sits on a small hill, far out in the country. Everyday, as seasons and years pass by, she watches as her family and surroundings change. Ages 4 to 8. 

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This short and sweet book shares the many ways that our hearts can feel, from broken to open, and everything in between. Ages 2 to 11. 

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This book personifies the feeling of sadness, suggesting that we treat it as a visitor. The author explores the many ways we can welcome, accept, and respect our sadness as it comes and goes. Ages 3 to 7. 

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One day, the very reliable Amos gets a cold. Worried about their friend, the zoo animals hop on the bus to go comfort him, despite their fears. Ages 2 to 6. 

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Lyle loves living with the Primm family and getting to know his neighbors on East 88th Street. But, one of these neighbors seems to think this is not where Lyle belongs. Ages 5 and up. 

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Toot and Puddle are the very best of friends, but they are also two very different pigs. This series follows their adventures, big and small. Ages 2 to 7. 

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This book explores the feeling of being unique, and encourages children to share about and appreciate their differences. Ages 4 to 8. 

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When a mysterious box of yarn falls into the hands of a little girl, she helps her community become a whole lot cozier. Ages 3 to 7. 

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This story explores how a Chinese American
child feels about heritage and culture on
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Pen pals from different parts of the world become friends and realize that they are not so different. Ages 3-8.

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Twelve-year-old Maru’ struggles to express herself at a new school until she starts her own punk rock band. Ages 9-12. Available in Spanish.    

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An eight year old Japanese-American girl tries her hand at a tradition usually reserved for boys.

The first in an eight book series that follows the adventures of Jasmine Toguchi.​ Ages 7-10.

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A tall tale (or is it?) about an ordinary summer day turned extraordinary! Ages 6-9.​

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A wacky story about both sides of the family getting together under one roof. Ages 2-6.

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