Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Break!: a Counting Book | Cate Berry | One Duck Stuck | Phyllis Root | If you enjoyed the rhyming and playful language in Chicken Break!, you might also enjoy One Duck Stuck, which features a fun and rhythmic story about a duck stuck in the mud and the various animals who try to help him, providing an engaging and entertaining read-aloud experience. |
| Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash! | Barbara Odanaka | I Stink! | Kate McMullan | If you enjoyed the fun and energetic rhyming text of Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash!, you might also enjoy I Stink!, which features a garbage truck with a big personality and a similar focus on the excitement of trash collection. |
| Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash! | Barbara Odanaka | Trashy Town | Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha | If you liked the emphasis on teamwork and community in Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash!, you might appreciate Trashy Town, which also features a group of workers coming together to clean up a town and keep it running smoothly. |
| Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash! | Barbara Odanaka | Curious George and the Dump Truck | H.A. Rey | If you enjoyed the colorful illustrations and playful tone of Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash!, you might also enjoy Curious George and the Dump Truck, which features the beloved monkey getting into mischief while helping out at a construction site. |
| Welcoming Elijah: a Passover Tale with a Tail | Lesléa Newman | The Matzah Ball Fairy | Sylvia Rouss | If you enjoyed the Passover theme and animal characters in Welcoming Elijah, you might appreciate The Matzah Ball Fairy for its whimsical story about a fairy who helps a family prepare for Passover, featuring charming illustrations and a fun twist on the traditional matzah ball soup. |
| Welcoming Elijah: a Passover Tale with a Tail | Lesléa Newman | The Elijah Door: A Passover Tale | Linda Leopold-Strauss | If you enjoyed the focus on the Passover tradition of welcoming Elijah in Welcoming Elijah, you might enjoy The Elijah Door for its heartwarming story about a family's Passover celebration and their special way of welcoming Elijah, accompanied by colorful illustrations and a glossary of Passover terms. |
| Welcoming Elijah: a Passover Tale with a Tail | Lesléa Newman | The Passover Lamb | Linda Elovitz Marshall | If you enjoyed the animal characters and themes of Passover in Welcoming Elijah, you might appreciate The Passover Lamb for its story about a young girl who rescues a lamb and cares for it during the Passover holiday, featuring lovely illustrations and a message of compassion and kindness. |
| Attack of the Ninja Frogs | Ursula Vernon | The Bad Guys | Aaron Blabey | If you enjoyed the humor and action-packed adventure of Attack of the Ninja Frogs, you might also enjoy The Bad Guys, a hilarious graphic novel series about a group of reformed villains who embark on heroic missions to save the day. |
| Attack of the Ninja Frogs | Ursula Vernon | The Princess in Black | Shannon Hale and Dean Hale | If you liked the idea of a ninja frog invasion and the strong female protagonist in Attack of the Ninja Frogs, you might enjoy The Princess in Black, a series about a princess who secretly fights monsters and saves her kingdom from danger. |
| Attack of the Ninja Frogs | Ursula Vernon | The Adventures of Captain Underpants | Dav Pilkey | If you enjoyed the silly humor and irreverent tone of Attack of the Ninja Frogs, you might also enjoy The Adventures of Captain Underpants, a series about two mischievous boys who accidentally turn their principal into a superhero with hilarious consequences. |
| Robin the First and Teen Titans Go...Fish! | Amy Wolfram | Teen Titans: Raven | Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo | If you enjoyed Robin the First and Teen Titans Go...Fish!'s focus on the Teen Titans, you might appreciate Teen Titans: Raven for its exploration of Raven's origin story, its engaging artwork, and its themes of identity, family, and belonging. |
| Robin the First and Teen Titans Go...Fish! | Amy Wolfram | Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal | G. Willow Wilson, Adrian Alphona | If you were drawn to Robin the First and Teen Titans Go...Fish!'s portrayal of young superheroes, you might find Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal compelling with its relatable protagonist, Kamala Khan, and its exploration of her struggles with her powers, her family, and her cultural identity. |
| Robin the First and Teen Titans Go...Fish! | Amy Wolfram | Young Justice, Vol. 1: Gemworld | Brian Michael Bendis, Patrick Gleason | If you enjoyed the team dynamic and action-packed adventure of Robin the First and Teen Titans Go...Fish!, Young Justice, Vol. 1: Gemworld offers a similar experience with its focus on a group of young heroes, its fast-paced storytelling, and its exploration of the DC Universe. |
| Ironheart. Vol. 1, Riri Williams | Brian Michael Bendis | Ms. Marvel. Vol. 1, No Normal | G. Willow Wilson | If you enjoyed the story of a young hero coming into their own, you might appreciate Ms. Marvel. Vol. 1, No Normal, which features Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teenager who gains shape-shifting abilities and takes on the mantle of Ms. Marvel. |
| Ironheart. Vol. 1, Riri Williams | Brian Michael Bendis | Black Panther. Vol. 1, A Nation Under Our Feet | Ta-Nehisi Coates | If you enjoyed the focus on a technologically advanced hero and the exploration of social issues, you might enjoy Black Panther. Vol. 1, A Nation Under Our Feet, which features T'Challa, the king of Wakanda, as he faces a rebellion and grapples with the responsibilities of leadership. |
| Ironheart. Vol. 1, Riri Williams | Brian Michael Bendis | Invincible Iron Man. Vol. 1, Reboot | Brian Michael Bendis | If you enjoyed the character of Riri Williams and her journey to become Ironheart, you might appreciate Invincible Iron Man. Vol. 1, Reboot, which features Tony Stark mentoring a new hero, teenage genius MIT student, Riri Williams, as she takes on the mantle of Iron Man. |
| Freshwater | Akwaeke Emezi | The Water Dancer | Ta-Nehisi Coates | If you enjoyed Freshwater's exploration of identity and the supernatural, The Water Dancer offers a similar blend of magical realism and historical fiction, delving into the legacy of slavery and the power of memory and storytelling. |
| Freshwater | Akwaeke Emezi | Her Body and Other Parties | Carmen Maria Machado | If you appreciated Freshwater's lyrical prose and feminist themes, Her Body and Other Parties offers a collection of surreal and subversive stories that challenge traditional narratives of gender, sexuality, and power. |
| Freshwater | Akwaeke Emezi | The Fifth Season | N.K. Jemisin | If you enjoyed Freshwater's exploration of trauma and the interconnectedness of all things, The Fifth Season offers a richly imagined world where natural disasters are controlled by a group of people with extraordinary powers, and the fate of the planet is at stake. |
| The Burning Bridge | John Flanagan | The Ruins of Gorlan | John Flanagan | The Burning Bridge is the second book in the Ranger's Apprentice series, so if you enjoyed it, you might want to start from the beginning with The Ruins of Gorlan. This book introduces the main characters and sets up the world-building and plot that continues throughout the series. |
| The Burning Bridge | John Flanagan | The False Prince | Jennifer A. Nielsen | If you enjoyed the action and adventure in The Burning Bridge, you might like The False Prince, which follows a young orphan who is forced to impersonate a prince in a dangerous political game. This book has a similar fast-paced plot and engaging characters. |
| The Burning Bridge | John Flanagan | The Ranger's Apprentice: The Icebound Land | John Flanagan | If you enjoyed The Burning Bridge and want to continue with the Ranger's Apprentice series, The Icebound Land is a great next choice. This book continues the story of the main characters and features more action, adventure, and world-building. |
| The Last of Her Kind | Sigrid Nunez | The Interestings | Meg Wolitzer | If you enjoyed the exploration of friendship and social class in The Last of Her Kind, you might appreciate The Interestings for its examination of a group of friends who meet at a summer camp for the arts and navigate their relationships and aspirations over the course of several decades. |
| The Last of Her Kind | Sigrid Nunez | The Flamethrowers | Rachel Kushner | If you were drawn to the themes of art, politics, and activism in The Last of Her Kind, you might find The Flamethrowers intriguing with its exploration of the New York art scene in the 1970s, the Italian political landscape, and the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and rebellion. |
| The Last of Her Kind | Sigrid Nunez | The Secret History | Donna Tartt | If you enjoyed the examination of the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of actions in The Last of Her Kind, you might appreciate The Secret History for its portrayal of a group of classics students at an elite New England college whose obsession with Greek tragedy leads to a shocking act of violence. |
| Unhappy Birthday, Grumpy Cat! | Frank Berrios | Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses | James Dean | If you enjoyed the grumpy yet lovable character of Grumpy Cat, you might appreciate Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses for its charming protagonist, positive message, and colorful illustrations that will delight young readers. |
| Unhappy Birthday, Grumpy Cat! | Frank Berrios | The Bad Seed | Jory John | If you liked the humor and wit of Unhappy Birthday, Grumpy Cat!, you might enjoy The Bad Seed for its clever storytelling, quirky illustrations, and exploration of the power of positive thinking and self-improvement. |
| Unhappy Birthday, Grumpy Cat! | Frank Berrios | The Pout-Pout Fish | Deborah Diesen | If you appreciated the theme of overcoming negativity in Unhappy Birthday, Grumpy Cat!, you might find The Pout-Pout Fish appealing with its endearing protagonist, catchy rhymes, and uplifting message about the transformative power of friendship and love. |
| A Mouse Called Julian | Joe Todd-Stanton | The Gruffalo | Julia Donaldson | If you enjoyed the charming illustrations and whimsical storytelling of A Mouse Called Julian, you might also enjoy The Gruffalo, a classic children's book with delightful rhymes and a lovable protagonist who outwits his predators. |
| A Mouse Called Julian | Joe Todd-Stanton | The Tale of Despereaux | Kate DiCamillo | If you were captivated by A Mouse Called Julian's exploration of courage and determination, you might find The Tale of Despereaux intriguing with its endearing characters, magical setting, and heartwarming message about the power of love and forgiveness. |
| A Mouse Called Julian | Joe Todd-Stanton | The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend | Dan Santat | If you enjoyed the imaginative and playful nature of A Mouse Called Julian, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend offers a delightful story about a lovable creature who goes on a quest to find his perfect match, with stunning illustrations and a heartwarming message about friendship and belonging. |
| The Sanatorium | Sarah Pearse | The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides | If you enjoyed the suspenseful and atmospheric setting of The Sanatorium, you might appreciate The Silent Patient for its gripping psychological thriller plot, complex characters, and exploration of the human psyche. |
| The Sanatorium | Sarah Pearse | The Guest List | Lucy Foley | If you enjoyed the mystery and intrigue of The Sanatorium, you might find The Guest List intriguing with its locked-room murder mystery, multiple perspectives, and secrets and lies that slowly unravel throughout the story. |
| The Sanatorium | Sarah Pearse | The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | If you enjoyed the isolated and claustrophobic setting of The Sanatorium, you might appreciate The Woman in Cabin 10 for its tense and suspenseful plot, unreliable narrator, and exploration of the psychological effects of being trapped in a confined space. |
| Conjure Women: a Novel | Afia Atakora | The Water Dancer | Ta-Nehisi Coates | If you enjoyed Conjure Women's exploration of the legacy of slavery and the power of memory, The Water Dancer offers a similarly poignant and lyrical examination of the impact of slavery on individuals and society, with a magical realism twist. |
| Conjure Women: a Novel | Afia Atakora | The Revisioners | Margaret Wilkerson Sexton | If you appreciated Conjure Women's intergenerational storytelling and examination of the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, The Revisioners offers a similarly nuanced and powerful exploration of family, race, and identity across time. |
| Conjure Women: a Novel | Afia Atakora | The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | If you enjoyed Conjure Women's examination of the intersections of race, gender, and identity, The Vanishing Half offers a compelling and thought-provoking story of twin sisters who choose to live in different racial communities, exploring the impact of their choices on their lives and those around them. |
| Song of the Poison Dragon | Tracey West | Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon | Tracey West | If you enjoyed the dragon-centric plot and adventure in Song of the Poison Dragon, you might also enjoy Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon, which follows a group of dragon masters on a quest to save the kingdom from an evil wizard. |
| Song of the Poison Dragon | Tracey West | The Dragonet Prophecy | Tui T. Sutherland | If you liked the idea of a dragon as a main character and the themes of friendship and loyalty in Song of the Poison Dragon, you might enjoy The Dragonet Prophecy, which follows a group of young dragonets on a quest to fulfill a prophecy and end a war. |
| Song of the Poison Dragon | Tracey West | The Fire Within | Chris d'Lacey | If you enjoyed the magical and fantastical elements of Song of the Poison Dragon, you might also enjoy The Fire Within, which features dragons, clay figurines that come to life, and a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to it all. |
| Brave Irene | William Steig | The Paper Bag Princess | Robert Munsch | If you enjoyed the strong and determined protagonist in Brave Irene, you might appreciate The Paper Bag Princess for its empowering message, witty humor, and unconventional fairy tale ending. |
| Brave Irene | William Steig | Miss Rumphius | Barbara Cooney | If you appreciated the beautiful illustrations and heartwarming story of Brave Irene, you might enjoy Miss Rumphius for its stunning artwork, inspiring message about making the world a more beautiful place, and memorable characters. |
| Brave Irene | William Steig | The Giving Tree | Shel Silverstein | If you were moved by the themes of selflessness and sacrifice in Brave Irene, you might find The Giving Tree to be a poignant and thought-provoking read that explores the nature of love, friendship, and the passage of time. |
| Simon in Charge! | Lauren Forte | The Hating Game | Sally Thorne | If you enjoyed the witty banter and tension between the main characters in Simon in Charge!, you might also enjoy The Hating Game for its enemies-to-lovers romance, sharp humor, and workplace setting. |
| Simon in Charge! | Lauren Forte | The Kiss Quotient | Helen Hoang | If you appreciated the exploration of power dynamics and consent in Simon in Charge!, you might find The Kiss Quotient intriguing with its unconventional romance between a wealthy, autistic woman and a male escort, and its frank and sex-positive approach to relationships. |
| Simon in Charge! | Lauren Forte | The Rosie Project | Graeme Simsion | If you enjoyed the humor and heartwarming moments in Simon in Charge!, The Rosie Project offers a charming and quirky romance between a socially awkward genetics professor and a free-spirited bartender, with plenty of laughs and touching moments along the way. |
| The Familiars | Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson | Warriors | Erin Hunter | If you enjoyed the magical and animal elements of The Familiars, you might enjoy the Warriors series, which follows the adventures of four clans of cats with their own unique cultures, beliefs, and conflicts. |
| The Familiars | Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson | The Unadoptables | Hana Tooke | If you enjoyed the themes of friendship, loyalty, and adventure in The Familiars, you might enjoy The Unadoptables, which follows the journey of five orphans who escape their cruel matron and embark on a quest to find their true families and identities. |
| The Familiars | Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson | The School for Good and Evil | Soman Chainani | If you enjoyed the magical and fantastical elements of The Familiars, you might enjoy The School for Good and Evil, which tells the story of two best friends who are kidnapped and taken to a school where they are trained to become fairy tale heroes and villains. |
| Big Red Barn | Margaret Wise Brown | Goodnight Moon | Margaret Wise Brown | If you enjoyed Margaret Wise Brown's gentle and soothing writing style in Big Red Barn, you might appreciate her classic bedtime story Goodnight Moon, which features a similar calming tone and simple yet engaging illustrations. |