Search by: Friendships
Duck, Death and the Tulip
By: Wolf Erlbruch ; translated by Catherine Chidgey
Illustrated by:
Wolf Erlbruch
Wolf Erlbruch
ISBN: 9781877467141
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 9–12, Death / Grief / Loss
A Kite for Melia
By: Freda Narh & Samuel Narh
Illustrated by:
Valeria Suria
Valeria Suria
ISBN: 9781734789706
Fiction, Picture Book, All ages, Death / Grief / Loss
When a Friend Dies
By: Marilyn E. Gootman
ISBN: 9781631984228
Nonfiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
The Eternal Return of Clara Hart
By: Louise Finch
ISBN: 9781915071026
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Social Emotional Learning
Lola Says Goodbye
By: Marcia Goldman
Illustrated by:
Marcia Goldman
Marcia Goldman
ISBN: 9781954354289
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Death / Grief / Loss
Finding Joy
By: Raven Howell
Illustrated by:
Pamela C. Rice
Pamela C. Rice
ISBN: 9781589850125
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess
By: Shari Green
ISBN: 9781772780338
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 7–9, Family / Community
First There Was Bird
By: Linda Oatman High
Illustrated by:
Leo Trinidad
Leo Trinidad
ISBN: 9798991123716
Nonfiction, Chapter Book, 9–12, Death / Grief / Loss
The Old Man Eating Alone
By: Howard Pearlstein
Illustrated by:
Hilde Groven
Hilde Groven
ISBN: 9781605377681
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
The Flat Rabbit
By: Bárdur Oskarsson
Illustrated by:
Bárdur Oskarsson
Bárdur Oskarsson
ISBN: 9781771470599
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
Otis & Peanut Forever and Ever
By: Naseem Hrab
Illustrated by:
Kelly Collier
Kelly Collier
ISBN: 9781771474979
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 7–9, Death / Grief / Loss
Abuelito
By: David Corredor Benavides & Nelly Buchet
Illustrated by:
Ana Sanfelippo
Ana Sanfelippo
ISBN: 9781638940074
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
A Garden of Berries and Crows
By: Rosalie Nyce
Illustrated by:
Marie-Ève Turgeon
Marie-Ève Turgeon
ISBN: 9781459840072
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Friendships
The Quilt of our Memories
By: Desiree Acevedo
Illustrated by:
Victor Jaubert
Victor Jaubert
ISBN: 9788410438033
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Social Emotional Learning
All the Things We Found
By: Joanne Levy
ISBN: 9781459839533
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Death / Grief / Loss
Ready to Smile Again
By: Katie Lee Reinert
Illustrated by:
Sara Aziz
Sara Aziz
ISBN: 9781957655383
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
The Bear and the Wildcat
By: Kazumi Yumoto ; translated by Cathy Hirano
Illustrated by:
Komako Sakai
Komako Sakai
ISBN: 9781877467707
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
The Greatest Game of All
By: Andreas Roman
ISBN: 9781963511000
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
Behind You
By: Jacqueline Woodson
ISBN: 9780142415542
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
Grief in the Fourth Dimension
By: Jennifer Yu
ISBN: 9781419767272
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Fantasy
The Secret Garden
By: Mariah Marsden
Illustrated by:
Hanna Luechtefel
Hanna Luechtefel
ISBN: 9781524858155
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Classics
Bertolt
By: Jacques Goldstyn; translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick
Illustrated by:
Jacques Goldstyn
Jacques Goldstyn
ISBN: 9781592702299
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
Hazel and Mabel: Two Hearts Apart
By: Melissa Stoller
Illustrated by:
Anita Bagdi
Anita Bagdi
ISBN: 9781957655574
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Friendships
Boys and Girls Screaming
By: Kern Carter
ISBN: 9781770866454
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
The House of Lost and Found
By: Martin Widmark
Illustrated by:
Emilia Dziubak
Emilia Dziubak
ISBN: 9781782505426
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Friendships
This Opening Sky
By: Kelly Hollman & Charlotte Watson Sherman
ISBN: 9781638192152
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 9–12, Historical Fiction
The House
By: Martin
Illustrated by:
Celia Sacido
Celia Sacido
ISBN: 9788410438156
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Social Emotional Learning
Three Shots
By: Katy Grant
ISBN: 9781978596528
Fiction, Hi-Lo Reader, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
Dear Moon
By: Stephen Wunderli
Illustrated by:
Maria Luisa Di Gravio
Maria Luisa Di Gravio
ISBN: 9781641702690
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Death / Grief / Loss
How to Make a Movie in 12 Days
By: Fiona Hardy
ISBN: 9781684646302
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Death / Grief / Loss
A Tricky Kind of Magic
By: Nigel Baines
Illustrated by:
Nigel Baines
Nigel Baines
ISBN: 9781684649075
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Death / Grief / Loss
Dear Mothman
By: Robin Gow
ISBN: 9781419764400
Fiction, Illustrated Prose, 9–12, Death / Grief / Loss
Imaginary
By: Lee Bacon
Illustrated by:
Katy Wu
Katy Wu
ISBN: 9781419746642
Fiction, Chapter Book, 7–9, Death / Grief / Loss
Under the Light of Fireflies
By: Lee Sanders
ISBN: 9781963511017
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Mental / Physical Health
Don’t Ask if I’m Okay
By: Jessica Kara
ISBN: 9781645677659
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
Is It Asleep?
By: Olivier Tallec ; translated by Antony Shugaar
Illustrated by:
Olivier Tallec
Olivier Tallec
ISBN: 9798765670521
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Death / Grief / Loss
The Weeping Wombat
By: Tracey Hecht
Illustrated by:
Josie Yee
Josie Yee
ISBN: 9781944020330
Fiction, Early Reader, 5–7, Animals
Dreams of Near and Far
By: Martin Widmark
Illustrated by:
Emilia Dziubak
Emilia Dziubak
ISBN: 9781782507406
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Friendships
Junior Miles and the Junkman
By: Kevin Carey
ISBN: 9781646033676
Fiction, Prose, 7–9, Death / Grief / Loss
What Do You Do When Your Dog Grows Old?
By: Jackie Short
Illustrated by:
Lucy Pickett
Lucy Pickett
ISBN: 9781636551715
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
Chickenpox
By: Remy Lai
Illustrated by:
Remy Lai
Remy Lai
ISBN: 9781250863294
Fiction, 9–12, Graphic Novel, Family / Community
Croco
By: Azul López; translated by Kit Maude
Illustrated by:
Azul López
Azul López
ISBN: 9798988749974
Fiction, 9–12, Picture Book, Animals
The Big Snowdown
By: Katy Hudson
Illustrated by:
Katy Hudson
Katy Hudson
ISBN: 9781684469123
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Social Emotional Learning
Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers
By: Angela Dominguez
Illustrated by:
Angela Dominguez
Angela Dominguez
ISBN: 9781250901361
Fiction, 9–12, Graphic Novel, Friendships
J vs. K
By: Kwame Alexander & Jerry Craft
Illustrated by:
Jerry Craft
Jerry Craft
ISBN: 9780316582681
Fiction, 9–12, Prose, Humor
The Biggest Dog in the Book
By: Ben Lerwill
Illustrated by:
Mark Chambers
Mark Chambers
ISBN: 9780593965405
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Animals
Growing Home
By: Beth Ferry
Illustrated by:
Terry Fan & Eric Fan
Terry Fan & Eric Fan
ISBN: 9781665942485
Fiction, 9–12, Chapter Book, Animals
Ride or Die
By: Delilah S. Dawson
ISBN: 9780593486832
Fiction, 9–12, Prose, Occult / Paranormal / Supernatural
Caboose: A Picture Book
By: Travis Jonker
Illustrated by:
Ruth Chan
Ruth Chan
ISBN: 9781419765032
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, School / Education
Operation: Cover Up
By: Tate Godwin
Illustrated by:
Tate Godwin
Tate Godwin
ISBN: 9781524890216
Fiction, 9–12, Graphic Novel, Friendships
Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)
By: Corey R. Tabor
Illustrated by:
Corey R. Tabor
Corey R. Tabor
ISBN: 9780063373587
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Humor
Sketch
By: Jacques Goldstyn
Illustrated by:
Jacques Goldstyn
Jacques Goldstyn
ISBN: 9781778402777
Fiction, 9–12, Picture Book, Coming of Age
13 Days of Summer
By: Stephanie Kate Strohm
ISBN: 9798894141206
Fiction, Teen (12+), Chapter Book, Romance
Dropbear
By: Philip Bunting
Illustrated by:
Philip Bunting
Philip Bunting
ISBN: 9781623547264
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Social Emotional Learning
The Witches of Anderson House: A Spell for Disaster
By: Jennie Poh & Dave Lowe
Illustrated by:
Jennie Poh
Jennie Poh
ISBN: 9780593971475
Fiction, 9–12, Chapter Book, Action / Adventure
Buzz! (2025 edition)
By: Ananth Hirsh
Illustrated by:
Tess Stone
Tess Stone
ISBN: 9781637156193
Fiction, Teen (12+), Graphic Novel, Action / Adventure
The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs
By: Mamiko Shiotani
Illustrated by:
Mamiko Shiotani
Mamiko Shiotani
ISBN: 9781782509264
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Occult / Paranormal / Supernatural
Adorable Empire: A Graphic Novel
By: Laura Terry
Illustrated by:
Laura Terry
Laura Terry
ISBN: 9781338325096
Fiction, 9–12, Graphic Novel, Coming of Age
Hank Meets Frank
By: Maudie Powell-Tuck
Illustrated by:
Duncan Beedie
Duncan Beedie
ISBN: 9781664300729
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Humor
The Adventures of the Flash Gang, Episode Three: Berlin Breakout
By: M.M. Downing & S.J. Waugh
ISBN: 9781646035694
Fiction, 9–12, Prose, Historical Fiction
Max and Chaffy: Welcome to Animal Island
By: Jamie Smart
Illustrated by:
Jamie Smart
Jamie Smart
ISBN: 9780593965306
Fiction, 5–7, Graphic Novel, Action / Adventure
All the Blues in the Sky
By: Renée Watson
ISBN: 9781547605897
Fiction, 9–12, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Death / Grief / Loss
Pencil’s Best Story Ever
By: Carly Gledhill
Illustrated by:
Carly Gledhill
Carly Gledhill
ISBN: 9798895090206
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Imagination / Play
At the Edge of Lost
By: Martha Brockenbrough
ISBN: 9781546125020
Fiction, 9–12, Prose, Action / Adventure
This Plant Is NOT Boring
By: Marie Hoy-Kenny
Illustrated by:
Mike Deas
Mike Deas
ISBN: 9781459839076
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Humor
To Catch a Ghost
By: Rachel Michelle Wilson
Illustrated by:
Rachel Michelle Wilson
Rachel Michelle Wilson
ISBN: 9781339031958
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Friendships
The Trouble with Giraffes
By: Lisa Mantchev
Illustrated by:
Taeeun Yoo
Taeeun Yoo
ISBN: 9781665962766
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Animals
The Cassette Tape Secret
By: Danielle Herzog
ISBN: 9781631639852
Fiction, 9–12, Prose, Mystery / Thriller
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda
By: Brenda Maier
Illustrated by:
Fanni Mézes
Fanni Mézes
ISBN: 9781958325445
Fiction, 9–12, Graphic Novel, Social Emotional Learning
Biggest Fake in the Universe
By: Johan Rundberg; translated by
Eva Apelqvist
ISBN: 9781662532030
Fiction, 9–12, Prose, Humor
Dragonforged: Sword of the Champion
By: Eric Lide
ISBN: 9781454947745
Fiction, 9–12, Graphic Novel, Fantasy
Aggie and the Ghost
By: Matthew Forsythe
Illustrated by:
Matthew Forsythe
Matthew Forsythe
ISBN: 9781534478206
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
Duck and Moose: Moose’s Bad Hair Day!
By: Kirk Reedstrom
Illustrated by:
Kirk Reedstrom
Kirk Reedstrom
ISBN: 9781368115865
Fiction, 9–12, Graphic Novel, Humor
Diyas at Circle Time: A Celebration of South Asian Festivals Around Diwali Time
By: Anjali Joshi
Illustrated by:
Tim Palin
Tim Palin
ISBN: 9781949528008
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
Love Your Neighbor
By: Chris Singleton with Ryan G. Van Cleave
Illustrated by:
Jayri Gomez
Jayri Gomez
ISBN: 9781638192268
Fiction, 4-6, 7-12, Picture Book, Friendships
Maybe Just Ask Me!
By: Katie Mazeika
Illustrated by:
Katie Mazeika
Katie Mazeika
ISBN: 9781665949897
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Disabilities
Returning the Sword: How a Japanese Sword of War Became a Symbol of Friendship and Peace
By: Caren Stelson
Illustrated by:
Amanda Yoshida
Amanda Yoshida
ISBN: 9798765611531
Nonfiction, 7-12, Picture Book, Biography / Memoir
Safe Harbor
By: Padma Venkatraman
ISBN: 9780593112502
Fiction, 7-12, Teen, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Immigrant Experience
Skating Wilder
By: Brandon Dumais
Illustrated by:
AJ Dungo
AJ Dungo
ISBN: 9781913123208
Nonfiction, Teen (12+), Graphic Novel, Sports / Games / Recreation
Speed Reader
By: Matthew Cody
Illustrated by:
Zack Giallongo
Zack Giallongo
ISBN: 9781524886394
Fiction, 9–12, Graphic Novel, Superheroes
Tidy Ted Meets Jess the Mess
By: Joanna McIntyre
Illustrated by:
Nina Podlesnyak
Nina Podlesnyak
ISBN: 9798890631817
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Neurodiversity
What do you do When Your Dog Grows Old
By: Jackie Short
Illustrated by:
Lucy Pickett
Lucy Pickett
ISBN: 9781636551715
Fiction, 3–5, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Animals
Children of the Wandering House
By: Lois Wickstrom
Illustrated by:
100 Covers
100 Covers
ISBN: 9781969193026
Fiction, 9–12, Prose, Fantasy
What We Did to Survive
By: Megan Lally
ISBN: 9781728270173
Fiction, Teen (12+), Prose, Mystery / Thriller
Emma Wasn’t Ready
By: Katie Lee Reinert
Illustrated by:
Nemu Takahashi
Nemu Takahashi
ISBN: 9798892660761
Fiction, 3–5, Picture Book, Books / Reading
What’s for Dinner?
By: Larysa Maliush
Illustrated by:
Larysa Maliush
Larysa Maliush
ISBN: 9780735846142
Fiction, 3–5, Picture Book, Humor
An Invisible River to Cross
By: Taraneh Matloob
Illustrated by:
Kristen Balouch
Kristen Balouch
ISBN: 9781636551456
Fiction, 3–5, Picture Book, Immigrant Experience
Jacomini
By: Rébecca Dautremer
Illustrated by:
Rébecca Dautremer
Rébecca Dautremer
ISBN: 9798895090428
Fiction, 0–3, Board Book, Animals
Arthur’s Cat
By: Johan Leynaud; translated by Sarah Ardizzone
Illustrated by:
Johan Leynaud
Johan Leynaud
ISBN: 9780802856586
Fiction, 3–5, Picture Book, Animals
Judgy Bunny and the Terrible Beach
By: Scott Rothman
Illustrated by:
Linzie Hunter
Linzie Hunter
ISBN: 9781728296722
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Humor
