Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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Zaeda and the Quest for Service
by Marvie Corbett
It’s Spring Appraisals at fairy school, and best friends Zaeda and Luli are anxious, but for different reasons. Zaeda knows the tests will bring her closer to one day completing school and beginning missions—using her magical service to help...
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Eldorado Sneezes
by Sharon J. Houghton
Eldorado is a dragon who sneezes and lights up like a light bulb when there are strong smells, dust, or nose-tickling feathers. But his friends have stopped inviting him to go places because he ruins their fun by glowing. This makes Eldorado sad....
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Justa Bear and the Goat Family
by Gordon Powell
Justa Bear is not a big bear. He’s not a grizzly bear or a polar bear. He is just a bear. He lives in a beautiful rainforest where waterfalls run down the mountains. At the edge of the rainforest is a village, and Justa Bear knows he should not...
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La grande aventure de Cara
by Melanie Zigman
Lorsque Cara la tortue tombe de la fontaine du jardin, elle est ravie d’avoir l’occasion de partir à l’aventure. Mais sa famille s’inquiète, pensant qu’elle est perdue et ne sait pas par où commencer pour la retrouver ! La grande aventure de Cara...
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Bees In My Pockets
by Joanne Ferster
Steve and Danny, two brothers who are eager to have the adventure of a lifetime hit the ground running when school finishes for the summer. When they investigate a strange buzzing in a nearby field, Steve is stung by a bee, and the boys decide to...
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Mummy Loves You and You Watch
by Kellie J. Ferguson
You were loved the moment Mummy knew you were in her tummy. When you were born, Mummy loved you even more. Mummy sang to you and kissed you. And when you were sick, Mummy cuddled you and wiped away the tears. But Mummy knew you were watching and...
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Are Ants Really in My Pants?
by Wendy Delcourt
Stormy is full of energy, curiosity, and big feelings—but sometimes, grownups say the funniest things. Are ants really in her pants? Are butterflies actually fluttering in her belly? What about that lump in her throat? Is it a frog? An apple? A...
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Bella and the Bossy Driver
by Tammy Powder
Bella is a bright and joyful little girl—until her worries start to feel big and bossy, making her scared all the time. With a little help from her mom, however, Bella discovers something amazing: she can take charge of her worries! Together,...
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Andy McBeagle
A Dog’s Journey by B Taylor
Andy McBeagle yearns to leave Cathkenney Farm and explore the world. He wants to make new friends and see new things—maybe even a palace, and a queen! But everyone keeps telling him his legs are too short for such adventures. Andy knows that he...
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I Wonder... Be Curious
by Karen Lai
The world can seem like a big and scary place … especially to a tiny little frog meeting a giraffe for the very first time! The frog is terrified of this tall new creature. But what if he could react with curiosity instead of fear? What could he...
