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items As a former teacher and mom of four, I’ve spent years curating books that educate, entertain, and inspire. Whether it’s a middle-grade page-turner, a thought-provoking thriller, or a laugh-out-loud read, these are the stories I personally love and re...
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I highly recommend The Wild Robot! This story follows Roz, a robot stranded on a deserted island, as she learns to survive, adapt, and form friendships with the animals around her. It’s adventurous, thoughtful, and beautifully illustrated, making it ...
The Wild Robot Series by Peter Brown
I highly recommend Wonder! This heartwarming story follows August Pullman, a boy with a facial difference, as he navigates school, friendships, and acceptance. It’s a book that teaches empathy, kindness, and the importance of seeing people for who th...
Wonder: 0884605417889: Palacio, R. J.
I highly recommend The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise! This middle‑grade favorite follows Coyote Sunrise and her dad as they’ve been traveling the country in a converted school bus for years, ever since a family tragedy changed their lives. Whe...
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
I highly recommend Pax! This touching story follows Peter and his fox, Pax, as they are separated and each embarks on a journey of survival, growth, and understanding. It’s a beautifully written story about love, loyalty, and the bonds that connect u...
Pax: Illustrated Novel of Love and Loss
I highly recommend The One and Only Ivan! Told from the perspective of Ivan, a gorilla living in captivity, this story is funny, moving, and thought-provoking, exploring themes of friendship, hope, and the meaning of home. With beautifully simple lan...
The One and Only Ivan: A Newbery Award Winner: ...
I highly recommend Coyote Lost and Found! This heartfelt sequel returns to the world of Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, now settling into life off the road — until Coyote discovers a hidden box containing her mother’s ashes and decides it’s time for anoth...
Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise)
Younger kids
I highly recommend Butt or Face? This book is funny, engaging, and surprisingly relatable, perfect for readers who enjoy a mix of humor and life’s little absurdities. It’s the kind of book that keeps you laughing while sneaking in some real-life trut...
Butt or Face?: Hilarious Animal Guessing Game
I highly recommend Butt or Face? Volume 2: Revenge of the Butts! It’s just as funny, playful, and educational as the first book, with a whole new set of animals to guess—are you looking at the butt or the face? Kids will laugh out loud, learn fun fac...
Butt or Face? Volume 2: Revenge of the Butts
I highly recommend Knuffle Bunny! This sweet and funny story follows Trixie and her beloved stuffed animal, Knuffle Bunny, on an unforgettable trip to the laundromat. When Knuffle Bunny goes missing, chaos and humor ensue, making it relatable for kid...
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
I highly recommend Not a Box! This clever and imaginative story shows how a simple cardboard box can transform into anything a child dreams of: a rocket, a race car, a castle, and more. Perfect for kindergarteners and early readers, it sparks creativ...
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
I highly recommend A Seed Is Sleepy! This beautifully illustrated book explores the life cycle of seeds in a way that is both poetic and educational. Perfect for kindergarteners and early elementary students, it encourages curiosity about nature and ...
A Seed Is Sleepy: Nature & Enviro Science
I highly recommend The Gruffalo! This clever, rhythmic tale follows a mouse who outsmarts a fearsome forest creature. With its engaging rhymes, imaginative story, and themes of bravery, it’s perfect for kindergarteners and early readers. It inspires ...
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
I highly recommend We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! This classic adventure follows a family as they traverse rivers, grass, and mud in search of a bear, combining rhythmic storytelling, suspense, and humor. Kids love joining in the repeated phrases and mo...
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Rosen & Oxenbury
I highly recommend Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes! This fun, rhythmic story follows Pete as he walks along in his brand-new white shoes, encountering colorful adventures and learning to go with the flow no matter what happens. Perfect for kinder...
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
This book uses a simple metaphor of invisible buckets to help children understand the impact of their words and actions on others. It’s perfect for classroom or home reading, encouraging positivity, respect, and social-emotional growth.
Have You Filled a Bucket Today? - Kids Guide
It starts with a simple yellow dot and invites your little one to press, shake, tap, tilt, and explore right along with you — and every turn of the page feels like a surprise.
Press Here (Herve Tullet) - Books