Our 12th book list is packed with inspiring, funny, and action-filled stories that will spark imagination and bring joy to young readers. From heartfelt promises to runaway mops, from alien adventures to epic battles, there’s something for every child to enjoy.
Good by Alexs Pate
A celebration of the “Good” inside us all—and how to hold on to it when life gets tough.
Ages 4–8
Oh No, Ojó! by Àlàbá Ònájìn
Ojó loves to draw…even where he shouldn’t! A playful take on a classic preschool dilemma.
Ages 4–8
Stop that Mop! by Jonathan Fenske
A runaway mop creates rhyming chaos—can anyone catch it before the slop spreads?
Ages 4–8
A Father’s Promise by Gerald L. Jackson
Uplifting words of advice from a dad to help kids grow into their best selves.
Ages 4–8
Who Would Win?: Ultimate Pterosaur Battle by Jerry Pallota
Take a prehistoric flight of imagination and find out which pterosaur would reign supreme.
Ages 6–9
Taekwondo Academy: New Kid at the Dojang by Shawn Pryor
Ezra learns about friendship and sportsmanship when a new classmate joins the dojang.
Ages 6–9
Max Meow: When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad) by Jonathan Gallagher
Monster pancakes and a Legion of Nasty put Max Meow’s superhero skills to the test.
Ages 6–9
Sword of the Champion by Eric Lide
An ordinary boy faces bumbling villains and finds his inner hero in this action-packed graphic novel.
Ages 8–12
Encounter at Owl Rock by Rucker Moses
Twin brothers must stop an alien takeover in their Atlanta neighborhood.
Ages 8–12
Discovering Sources of Water in Max Axiom’s Lab by Myra Faye Turner
Join super scientist Max Axiom to explore where our water comes from—then try the experiments yourself.
Ages 8–12
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