All the Other Nuggies sends a great message to young readers that opening one’s self up to new situations can lead to fun opportunities and the chance to make new friends.
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Confessions of an Imaginary Friend, is the imagined life of imaginary things.
That’s (Not) Mine (Two Lions, 2015), written by Anna Kang and illustrated by Christopher Weyant.
Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk, written by M.M. Allen, is a fantastical novel filled with some mystery and a touch of magic. It deals primarily with loss and healing.
Set in the 1950s during the infamous days of Jim Crow, New Shoes is a story of an African American girl who comes up with a brilliant idea to remedy the far-too-often degrading experience of buying shoes, especially for back-to-school.
The Little Parrot and the Angel’s Tears is a powerful allegory of overcoming insignificance.
Participating in the rich tradition of parables that illustrate moral and religious teachings through animal tales, Life in the Meadow with Madie: Mr. Earl’s Missing Eyeglasses presents the story of a community coming together to help out someone in need.
Picture of Grace, by Josh Armstrong, is certainly moving and will be well received by families who are suffering or have suffered from loss.
The Crossover, by Kwame Alexander, will appeal to middle grade readers who like sports – especially basketball – and coming of age stories.
The loveable crew of the Flying Dragon is back! In A Flag for the Flying Dragon: A Captain No Beard Story, Captain No Beard and his friends work together to resolve conflicts as they look for the perfect job for their youngest crewmember, Zachary.