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The Hidden Forest by Jeannie Baker - 7/10
This book invites readers to look closer and appreciate the hidden beauty and wonder of nature. When Ben's fishing trap gets stuck, his...


No Boring Stories! by Julie Falatko - 7/10
This bunny knows her creativity doesn't fit with the other rabbits, but will she be able to convince the other misfit writers that she...


To the Sea by Cale Atkinson - 9/10
A creative story about loneliness and friendship. When Tim, a young boy who feels invisible and alone, meets Sam, a beached whale, they...


Daddy Honk Honk! by Rosalinde Bonnet - 9/10
A cute story about welcoming a new baby into one's family. As Aput the fox tries to figure out what to do with the chick who has been...


All the Lost Things by Kelly Canby - 9/10
A modern fable about caring for those around us. When curious and thoughtful Olive finds a hidden underground stash of all the things...


If You Spent a Day With Thoreau at Walden Pond by Robert Burleigh - 7/10
This book follows a day in the life of poet Henry David Thoreau - a simple life spent in a cabin in the woods, absorbing the beauty of...


The Mermaid and the Shoe by K.G. Campbell - 7/10
A modern fable about curiosity and the search for meaning. One day Minnow, a young mermaid who is dismissed for her "useless" habit of...


To the Other Side by Erika Meza -
This book tells the story of two migrant children in a creative and engaging way. Meza takes a complex topic and makes it accessible to a...


Ghost Cat by Kevan Atteberry - 7/10
This simple but cute story follows a young boy who thinks there is a ghost cat living in his house. The illustrations are perfectly...


Ten Beautiful Things by Molly Beth Griffin - 10/10
This story is a stunning portrayal of learning to live and love again after loss - but can also be appreciated simply as a call to...


I'm Trying to Love Math by Bethany Barton - 10/10
Told in an engaging and humorous dialogue, this book invites readers to consider the many ways we encounter math in life in order to...


Red Rover: Curiosity on Mars by Richard Ho - 10/10
An excellent story about Mars and the mission of the rover alongside stunning watercolor illustrations. Readers learn about the...


The Thank You Letter by Jane Cabrera - 8/10
This inspiring book explores what might happen if we embrace and express gratitude every day. A journey that begins with the simple...


The Lost Library by Jess McGeachin - 9/10
Targeted at book lovers, this story illustrates how the adventurous nature of stories can strengthen us and bring us together. By...


The Gold Leaf by Kristen Hall - 9/10
A skillful modern allegory about the appreciating beauty instead of trying to possess it. Told with a cast of animal characters (not...


Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur? by Helen Yoon - 10/10
A charming story about a young girl searching for her imaginary friend who has wandered off. The story is simple but super cute (as are...


The Wanderer by Peter Van Den Ende - 9/10
A picturesque book which explores a fantastical, black and white, and largely aquatic world as we follow the journey of a small paper...


The Cats in Krasinski Square by Karen Hesse - 9/10
This book provides a glimpse into the difficult history of the Holocaust by bringing to life a true story of how cats were used to enable...


The Owl Who Dared by Stephanie Stansbie - 9/10
In this cute story about an owl learning to fly, readers are encouraged to keep trying even when it's hard. This book situates an...


The Feather by Margaret Wild - 7/10
A fable about finding beauty in the midst of struggle and darkness, and the importance of sharing the good rather than hoarding or hiding...
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