Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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Sometimes My Brain is Mean to Me
by Jamie Lee O'Neill
Many children struggle with negative self talk. As a parent, it can be really tempting to respond by offering your child reassurance, or by directly contradicting the negative statements. However, we can’t always be there to help our children...
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Becoming Santa
by Springs Pacelli
What is the true meaning of Santa Claus? An inquisitive little girl named Savanah would like to know. Is it just about buying presents? In this unique and heartwarming story, Santa is not just a jolly old man in a red suit. As Savanah grows and...
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Shellie Goes on an Adventure
by Melanie Zigman
When Shellie the turtle falls out of the backyard fountain, she’s thrilled by the chance to go on an adventure, but her family is worried that she’s lost and has no idea where to start looking for her! Shellie Goes on an Adventure is the first...
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My S's Are Messes
When Your Voice Won't Obey What You're Trying to Say. It's OK! by Sherry McMillan
It’s not fair! The sounds are misbehaving and the children have to work extra hard to get them to do what they’re supposed to do. L’s run away and turn into W’s; the Shhhh sound pops up all over and won’t stay where it should; some sounds get...
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The Garden Crew Fall in Love
by Carolyn Harris
The Garden Crew are Back! And the next adventure will have you yelling, "Run, Rosie, Run!" A greedy salesman is determined to sell Rosie to a factory. But the Garden Crew fall in love with her sweet little face and will do anything to save her....
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The Tale of Sophie J. Sparkle
by Marjana Maisha
Sophie is an imaginative little girl who loves to read. One day, she has to go to the hospital for a rare condition called Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The hospital can be a lonely place, and she worries she won’t even be able to read her beloved...
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Moneywise Mabel and the Magic of Giving
by Kalee Boisvert
Moneywise Mabel and the Magic of Giving is a heartwarming story about Mabel, a young girl who works hard to save up enough money to buy her dream doll, Precious Princess Pearl. When Mabel finally gets the doll, she encounters a moment that makes...
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Everyone Has a Dinosaur
by Linda Ness and Cherry Muir
Everyone Has a Dinosaur provides a simple yet innovative science-based explanation of emotional regulation. This engaging story follows a central character who, like many children, struggles with intense emotions and everyday challenges. Guided...
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Weesie's Operation
by Michelle Andrade
Weesie uses a hearing aid. She wears it on a headband that holds it in place against her head. Weesie doesn’t mind wearing her headband, but it’s getting old and stinky, and it gets in her way. When her doctor tells her about a special operation...
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The Werewolf Beaver
by Tasha Turko
Choppy McChompington is just a regular beaver. He works hard and has fun helping his friends build dams and lodges. One day—bonk!—Choppy accidentally gets hit in the head with a log. His eyes start to grow, his front beaver teeth shrink, and his...
