Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Friendship
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The Stumpies
by Deborah Duncan and Joyce Evans
Stumpies are small creatures that live in stumps in the forests of British Columbia. Maple, Pinecone, and Poppy are eleven years old and it’s time for them to begin their training to become Travellers! They’ll leave the safety of their families,...
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A Dragon & Me For All To See
by Mark Kramer
A FRIENDLY DRAGON lives in a world of mean monsters who tease and bully the dragon because he is different. He flies far away from home on an adventure to find a new friend. After a journey through space and time, the dragon befriends a little...
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Tales of Leadership
by Stephen Earl
Small actions can make a big difference. In this enchanting journey, three kids band together to help create a better world. Throughout their adventures, they learn and evolve with empathy and awareness. As they work toward building a strong...
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Sable Makes a New Friend
by Elisabeth Grassby Stefan
When Sable and her human, Lizzie-Bee, meet a new dog named Rosie, their fun-filled day takes an interesting turn. A curious boy notices that Rosie is missing part of her leg and begins asking questions. With Lizzie-Bee’s gentle guidance, young...
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Wally and his Puzzle Piece Friends
by Linda Manci
Join Wally on his exciting journey. Wally, the main character, is a robot with a disability. Each page is interactive with Wally asking the reader to find his friends in an interlocking puzzle collage. Wally’s friends also have disabilities and...
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The Maid and The Mouse
by Tiffany-Marie Carrie
Discover the heartwarming tale of unexpected friendship in Tiffany Carrie’s enchanting children’s book, "The Maid and The Mouse." In a cozy little white house, three children lived in delightful disarray, their messy meals leaving crumbs galore...
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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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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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Tony the Rockstar
by Anthony Figueroa
There at the park, an announcement was made: A show for the town, “Your Talent On Stage.” Tony thought to himself, "Now this is my chance, To show off my talent and make everyone dance." So, he gathered his friends, who played music as well, And...
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Autism Through the Eyes of a Child
Brayden's Story by Jennifer Zuniga
Have you ever heard the word autism? Do you understand what it means, or how to act when one of your friends has autism? Autism is hard enough for adults to understand—for children, it can be bewildering. In Autism Through the Eyes of a Child,...