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PICTURE BOOKS
Flap your hands : a celebration of stimming by: Steve Asbell
A beautiful and interactive book about how neurodivergent children use repetative body movements called stimming to help them calm down
Wolf in the snow by: Matthew Cordell
An almost wordless picture that will melt your heart!
The world's best class plant by: Liz Garton Scanlon
A humorous book about a class who gets a class "plant" instead of a class pet. Will it really be as bad as they think?
There's a Witch in Your Book by: Tom Fletcher
An interactive book where readers can use their "magic wand fingers" to make things happen each time you turn the page!
FICTION
Worst broommate ever! by: Wanda Coven
In this hilarious first book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck juggles magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school.
The International House of Dereliction by: Jacqueline Davies
In this not-so-scary ghost story, quirky, tool-wielding , ten-year-old Alice begins to repair the dilapidated mansion next door - only to discover the old house is home to ghosts, and they need mending, too!
Maizy Chen's last chance by: Lisa Yee
Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.
Hide and don't seek by: Anica Mrose Rissi
Very short and scary stories; perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark!
NON-FICTION
When the sky glows by: Nell Cross Beckerman
Uncover the science behind the beautiful and vast array of natural events that make the sky glow all over the world in this enlightening nonfiction picture book.
The tower of life by: Chana Stiefel
This is the stunning true story of how Yaffa made it her life's mission to recover thousands of her town's photographs from around the world to build her amazing Tower of Life, a permanent exhibit in the US Holocaust Memorial.
Finders keepers by: Robert Arnett
This book shares the traditions, lifestyles and values of people living in India.
Grit by: S. E. Abramson
This collection of stories introduces kids to real people who found their inner steel to courageously persevere.
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Pizza face by: Rex Ogle
A funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic memoir about breaking out, battling puberty, and braving complicated friendships.
Anne of West Philly by: Ivy Noelle Weir
This modern retelling Anne of Green Gables moves the setting to modern day West Philadelphia where Anne finds new friends, new rivals, and a new family.
Fox & Rabbit make believe by: Beth Ferry
This book has absolutely adorable characters, smart, witty dialogue and fun, silly stories; perfect for kids in grades 2 and 3. Imaginations required!
When pigs fly by: Rob Harrell
A hilarious graphic novel featuring an unstoppable, super-swine hero who boldly fights for justice . . . in between taking mud baths and eating tasty sandwiches; this is an absolute must-read for fans of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series.