Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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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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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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Milly's Magical Jiu Jitsu Adventure
by Susan Spurrell
Milly is an energetic and curious little girl who is transported to the enchanted land of Alfalohany through a very magical book. There she meets some talented animal friends who teach her the gentle art of Jiu Jitsu. She learns that respect,...
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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...
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Gilroy’s Journey, The Day After Yesterday
by Margaret Hird
The day after yesterday wasn’t just any day. It was the day Gilroy found the Rainbow Bridge. When thirteen-year-old Gilroy, a spirited red cairn terrier, takes his final car ride, he wakes to a place of sunlight, streams, and endless meadows—a...
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The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Dragonfly
by John Fuller
In the not-so-distant future, there is a lake surrounded by a meadow, in a valley enclosed by very tall, very steep mountains blanketed in a dense forest of old trees. The valley is magical and one of the last places on Earth left untouched by...
