Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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Elle!
Our 'Pawfect' Puppy by Jennie Gungiah
When Sara leaves for college her brother Will misses her terribly. To help him cope with this big change, his parents decide to surprise him with a sweet puppy. Elle is a fluffy bundle of energy who loves to chew on socks, dig holes in the...
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A Bear Named Cinnamon
by Vanessa Schwabe
Cinnamon is not like other teddy bears. Thanks to an enchantress named Freya, Cinnamon can feel. Most of what she feels is wonder and curiosity about the world around her. But when she ventures out on her own into the enchanted forest, she finds...
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The Lost Princess
by Nicole Udell
Princess Eileen is out picking blackberries one morning when she meets a lost young rabbit. She helps the rabbit find its way home, but in the process loses her own way! The princess has absolutely no idea how to find her way back to the castle....
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The Witch's Path
by JJ Page
A dazzling trip through the forest, encounters with fairies, and the magic of nature - this story continues the adventures of the Pink-Haired Witch. Fantastical creatures abound in the forest, but there are also lessons to be learned. This story...
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Tigers and Teddy Bears
There’s no one way to be by Jennifer Barrow
There is no one way to be, whether you’re a tiger or a teddy bear! Sometimes we feel fierce and strong. Sometimes we feel vulnerable and soft. And sometimes we feel a combination of both, all at once! There’s no one way to be. You can feel, play,...
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A Gumdrop Tale
The Day It Rained on Sugar Mountain by R. Elizabeth Russell
“A Gumdrop Tale” tells the story of a utopian society who live atop a peculiar mountain. The people listen to each other, help each other, and work together to live in peace and harmony. Until an unusual stranger arrives sowing seeds of...
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The Eagle's Last Flight
by Colby Mihulka
Despite his weakening wings, broken beak, and dull talons, Eagle stubbornly clings to his pride and independence, refusing to acknowledge his growing age and declining abilities. But when wise Dragonfly gently nudges him to confront his fears,...
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Butterflies Are Free
by Suzanne Jacobsen
Butterflies Are Free is a touching tale of growth, patience, and the wisdom that often comes from life’s unexpected lessons. Follow the journey of a curious little girl who discovers a butterfly cocoon and, in her innocence and desire to help,...
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A Day With Mom
by Michelle Welch
In A Day With Mom, part of the Omi & Cookie Adventures series, two-year-old Cookie takes readers on a heartfelt journey of family, fun, and important life lessons. When a rainy day cancels their park plans, Cookie and her sister Omi spend the day...
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NoseBleedz
Keep Your Head Up by Troy Porter
NoseBleedz: Keep Your Head Up is a wild, vibrant rhyming book about sibling rivalry. Red and White are two drops who go to school together. They love to ride their bikes and hang out with each other. But when they’re late to school, White leaves...