Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark the Shark Gets a Pet | Bruce Hale | The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! | Mo Willems | If you enjoyed the humor and relatable themes in Clark the Shark Gets a Pet, you might also enjoy The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!, which features a hilarious and determined pigeon who wants a pet dog and will stop at nothing to get one, providing a fun and entertaining read for children. |
| Fast Girls: a Novel of the 1936 Women's Olympic Team | Elise Hooper | The Boys in the Boat | Daniel James Brown | If you enjoyed the historical setting and focus on sports in Fast Girls, you might appreciate The Boys in the Boat, which tells the story of the University of Washington's rowing team and their quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. |
| Fast Girls: a Novel of the 1936 Women's Olympic Team | Elise Hooper | The Only Woman in the Room | Marie Benedict | If you were drawn to the strong female characters in Fast Girls, you might enjoy The Only Woman in the Room, a novel based on the life of Hedy Lamarr, an actress and inventor who played a key role in the development of wireless communication technology. |
| Fast Girls: a Novel of the 1936 Women's Olympic Team | Elise Hooper | The Giver of Stars | Jojo Moyes | If you appreciated the themes of female empowerment and friendship in Fast Girls, you might find The Giver of Stars engaging, as it follows a group of women who become traveling librarians in rural Kentucky during the Great Depression, facing challenges and forming strong bonds along the way. |
| Dig, Dump, Roll | Sally Sutton | Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site | Sherri Duskey Rinker | If you enjoyed the construction theme and rhyming text of Dig, Dump, Roll, you might also enjoy Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, which features a similar cast of vehicles and soothing bedtime story rhythm. |
| Dig, Dump, Roll | Sally Sutton | Mighty, Mighty Construction Site | Sherri Duskey Rinker | For more construction-themed fun, Mighty, Mighty Construction Site features the same beloved vehicles from Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, but with a new challenge to tackle and a focus on teamwork and friendship. |
| Dig, Dump, Roll | Sally Sutton | Little Blue Truck | Alice Schertle | If you enjoyed the cheerful illustrations and emphasis on teamwork in Dig, Dump, Roll, you might also enjoy Little Blue Truck, which features a friendly blue truck who helps his animal friends out of a sticky situation with kindness and cooperation. |
| George | Alex Gino | Gracefully Grayson | Ami Polonsky | If you enjoyed George's exploration of gender identity and the challenges of coming out, Gracefully Grayson offers a similarly heartfelt and empowering story about a young person's journey towards self-acceptance and finding their place in the world. |
| George | Alex Gino | The Pants Project | Cat Clarke | If you appreciated George's focus on the importance of inclusivity and challenging gender norms, The Pants Project offers a compelling and relatable story about a transgender boy's fight to change his school's dress code and create a more accepting environment for all students. |
| George | Alex Gino | Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World | Ashley Herring Blake | If you were moved by George's exploration of family, friendship, and the power of self-expression, Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World offers a poignant and beautifully written story about a young girl's search for belonging and connection after losing everything in a devastating tornado. |
| Attack Surface | Cory Doctorow | Little Brother | Cory Doctorow | If you enjoyed Attack Surface's exploration of technology, surveillance, and activism, you might appreciate Little Brother for its examination of similar themes in a young adult context, with a focus on hacking, privacy, and civil liberties. |
| Attack Surface | Cory Doctorow | Snow Crash | Neal Stephenson | If you were captivated by Attack Surface's exploration of virtual reality and its impact on society, you might find Snow Crash intriguing with its cyberpunk setting, fast-paced action, and thought-provoking examination of language, religion, and technology. |
| Attack Surface | Cory Doctorow | The Circle | Dave Eggers | If you enjoyed the ethical questions raised by Attack Surface's portrayal of the tech industry, The Circle offers a cautionary tale of a powerful tech company that seeks to eliminate privacy and create a culture of transparency, exploring the consequences of such a world on individuals and society. |
| Along the Tapajós | Fernando Vilela | Jabuti the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon | Gerald McDermott | If you enjoyed the vibrant illustrations and cultural exploration of Along the Tapajós, you might appreciate Jabuti the Tortoise for its engaging storytelling, colorful artwork, and introduction to traditional Amazonian folklore. |
| Along the Tapajós | Fernando Vilela | The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest | Lynne Cherry | If you were captivated by the ecological themes and lush setting of Along the Tapajós, you might find The Great Kapok Tree intriguing with its message of environmental conservation, stunning illustrations, and educational content about the Amazon rainforest. |
| Along the Tapajós | Fernando Vilela | The Shaman's Apprentice: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest | Lynne Cherry and Mark J. Plotkin | If you enjoyed the cultural and scientific elements of Along the Tapajós, The Shaman's Apprentice offers a fascinating exploration of traditional Amazonian medicine, the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge, and the relationship between humans and nature. |
| Dogs | Emily Gravett | The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! | Mo Willems | If you enjoyed the humor and playful illustrations in Dogs, you might also enjoy The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! which features a hilarious and determined pigeon on a mission to get a puppy, with simple yet expressive illustrations that will delight readers of all ages. |
| Dogs | Emily Gravett | Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy | Lynley Dodd | If you liked the charming and endearing dogs in Dogs, you might also enjoy Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, a classic children's book featuring a lovable and mischievous dog and his friends on a fun-filled adventure, with delightful rhymes and illustrations that will capture your heart. |
| Dogs | Emily Gravett | Good Dog, Carl | Alexandra Day | If you enjoyed the wordless storytelling and heartwarming bond between a dog and a child in Dogs, you might also enjoy Good Dog, Carl, a classic picture book featuring a loyal and clever Rottweiler named Carl who takes care of a baby while his mother is away, with stunning illustrations that tell a touching and unforgettable story. |
| Alien: The Original Screenplay | Dan O'Bannon | Blade Runner | Philip K. Dick | If you enjoyed the dark and gritty sci-fi atmosphere of Alien, you might appreciate Blade Runner for its exploration of what it means to be human, its noir-inspired visuals, and its thought-provoking themes of identity, memory, and mortality. |
| Alien: The Original Screenplay | Dan O'Bannon | The Andromeda Strain | Michael Crichton | If you were captivated by Alien's suspenseful and claustrophobic setting, you might find The Andromeda Strain intriguing with its scientific approach to a deadly extraterrestrial threat, its meticulous attention to detail, and its emphasis on the human cost of scientific progress. |
| Alien: The Original Screenplay | Dan O'Bannon | Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | If you enjoyed the tension and action of Alien's plot, Ender's Game offers a thrilling story of a young prodigy trained to fight an alien invasion, with complex characters, strategic battles, and a thought-provoking exploration of the ethics of war and the nature of leadership. |
| Ivy + Bean: What's the Big Idea? | Annie Barrows | Judy Moody | Megan McDonald | If you enjoyed Ivy + Bean's spunky and imaginative protagonists, you might also enjoy the Judy Moody series, which features a similarly spirited and adventurous young girl who embarks on all sorts of fun and quirky escapades. |
| Ivy + Bean: What's the Big Idea? | Annie Barrows | The Magic Tree House | Mary Pope Osborne | If you liked Ivy + Bean's blend of humor, adventure, and learning, you might enjoy The Magic Tree House series, which follows siblings Jack and Annie as they travel through time and space on educational and exciting missions. |
| Ivy + Bean: What's the Big Idea? | Annie Barrows | Ramona Quimby, Age 8 | Beverly Cleary | If you appreciated Ivy + Bean's focus on friendship and growing up, you might also enjoy Ramona Quimby, Age 8, which explores similar themes through the eyes of the beloved and relatable Ramona as she navigates the ups and downs of third grade. |
| The Wedding Date | Jasmine Guillory | The Kiss Quotient | Helen Hoang | If you enjoyed the romantic and heartwarming elements of The Wedding Date, you might appreciate The Kiss Quotient for its charming characters, diverse representation, and exploration of unconventional relationships. |
| The Wedding Date | Jasmine Guillory | The Proposal | Jasmine Guillory | As a fan of Jasmine Guillory's writing, you might enjoy her book The Proposal, which features a similar blend of romance, humor, and relatable characters. The story follows a woman who is unexpectedly proposed to at a baseball game and must navigate the aftermath with the help of a friendly stranger. |
| The Wedding Date | Jasmine Guillory | Red, White & Royal Blue | Casey McQuiston | If you enjoyed the witty banter and engaging romance in The Wedding Date, you might appreciate Red, White & Royal Blue for its charming characters, political intrigue, and exploration of identity and relationships. The story follows the son of the US President and the Prince of Wales as they fall in love amidst a media frenzy and international diplomacy. |
| The Wind in the Willows | Kenneth Grahame | Winnie-the-Pooh | A.A. Milne | If you enjoyed the charming and whimsical animal characters in The Wind in the Willows, you might also enjoy Winnie-the-Pooh, which features a similar cast of lovable creatures and explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the joys of childhood. |
| The Wind in the Willows | Kenneth Grahame | The Tale of Peter Rabbit | Beatrix Potter | If you appreciated the anthropomorphic animals and pastoral setting of The Wind in the Willows, you might also enjoy The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which features a similar focus on animal characters and their adventures in the English countryside. |
| The Wind in the Willows | Kenneth Grahame | The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett | If you enjoyed the lush descriptions of nature and the sense of wonder and magic in The Wind in the Willows, you might also enjoy The Secret Garden, which features a similarly enchanting setting and explores themes of growth, transformation, and the healing power of nature. |
| Peppa's Magical Unicorn | Lauren Holloway and Cala Spinner | Uni the Unicorn | Amy Krouse Rosenthal | If you enjoyed the magical and whimsical elements of Peppa's Magical Unicorn, Uni the Unicorn is a delightful story about a unicorn who believes that little girls are real, and sets out on a quest to find one. The book features beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming message about the power of imagination. |
| Peppa's Magical Unicorn | Lauren Holloway and Cala Spinner | The Last Unicorn | Peter S. Beagle | If you enjoyed the theme of magical unicorns, The Last Unicorn is a classic fantasy novel that tells the story of a unicorn who sets out on a quest to discover what happened to the rest of her kind. The book is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions and memorable characters, and explores themes of love, loss, and the power of myth. |
| Peppa's Magical Unicorn | Lauren Holloway and Cala Spinner | The Unicorn Quest | Kamilla Benko | If you enjoyed the adventure and excitement of Peppa's Magical Unicorn, The Unicorn Quest is a thrilling middle-grade novel about two sisters who discover a magical land of unicorns and must embark on a dangerous quest to save it. The book features strong female characters, a richly imagined world, and plenty of action and suspense. |
| Are You My Mother?: a Comic Drama | Alison Bechdel | Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic | Alison Bechdel | If you enjoyed Bechdel's graphic memoir style and exploration of family relationships, you might appreciate her earlier work, Fun Home, which delves into her father's life and death, and her own coming-of-age as a lesbian. |
| Are You My Mother?: a Comic Drama | Alison Bechdel | Persepolis | Marjane Satrapi | If you enjoyed the graphic novel format and the exploration of personal identity and relationships, you might enjoy Persepolis, which is a memoir of Satrapi's childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, and her journey to adulthood and self-discovery. |
| Are You My Mother?: a Comic Drama | Alison Bechdel | Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened | Allie Brosh | If you enjoyed the combination of humor and introspection in Bechdel's work, you might appreciate Hyperbole and a Half, which is a collection of autobiographical stories and comics that explore mental health, childhood, and the absurdities of everyday life. |
| The Boring Book | Shinsuke Yoshitake | Press Here | Herve Tullet | If you enjoyed the interactive and playful nature of The Boring Book, you might appreciate Press Here for its imaginative and engaging format that encourages readers to participate in the story and explore the power of imagination. |
| The Boring Book | Shinsuke Yoshitake | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you appreciated The Boring Book's unconventional approach to storytelling, you might find The Book with No Pictures amusing with its use of humor and language to create a fun and entertaining reading experience that defies expectations. |
| The Boring Book | Shinsuke Yoshitake | This Is Not My Hat | Jon Klassen | If you enjoyed the simple yet effective illustrations and humor of The Boring Book, This Is Not My Hat might be a good fit with its charming and witty story about a small fish who steals a hat and the consequences that follow. |
| Dear Martin | Nic Stone | The Hate U Give | Angie Thomas | If you enjoyed the exploration of race, identity, and social justice in Dear Martin, The Hate U Give offers a similarly powerful and thought-provoking story that tackles police brutality, activism, and the Black Lives Matter movement with a compelling and authentic voice. |
| Dear Martin | Nic Stone | All American Boys | Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely | If you appreciated the nuanced and complex portrayal of racism and police violence in Dear Martin, All American Boys offers a gripping and emotional story that explores similar themes through the perspectives of two high school students, one Black and one White, who are forced to confront their own biases and beliefs. |
| Dear Martin | Nic Stone | The Poet X | Elizabeth Acevedo | If you were drawn to the powerful and poetic writing style of Dear Martin, The Poet X offers a stunning and lyrical novel-in-verse that follows a young Afro-Latina girl as she discovers her voice and identity through slam poetry, family, and faith. |
| The Wonky Donkey | Craig Smith | The Dinky Donkey | Craig Smith | If you enjoyed the playful and humorous rhymes of The Wonky Donkey, you might also enjoy The Dinky Donkey, which features a similarly silly and endearing animal protagonist and catchy verses that are sure to delight young readers. |
| The Wonky Donkey | Craig Smith | Giraffes Can't Dance | Giles Andreae | If you liked the fun and upbeat tone of The Wonky Donkey, you might enjoy Giraffes Can't Dance, which tells the story of a giraffe who learns to dance to his own beat and celebrates the joy of being unique and true to oneself. |
| The Wonky Donkey | Craig Smith | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | If you appreciated the whimsical and imaginative nature of The Wonky Donkey, you might also enjoy Dragons Love Tacos, a hilarious and imaginative tale that explores what happens when dragons get a taste for spicy food. |
| The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle | Stuart Turton | The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides | If you enjoyed the psychological thriller aspect of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, you might appreciate The Silent Patient for its gripping plot, unreliable narrator, and exploration of the human psyche. |
| The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle | Stuart Turton | The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August | Claire North | If you enjoyed the time loop and mystery elements of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, you might find The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August intriguing with its exploration of time travel, alternate realities, and the consequences of one's actions. |
| The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle | Stuart Turton | The Westing Game | Ellen Raskin | If you enjoyed the puzzle-solving and whodunit aspects of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, you might appreciate The Westing Game for its clever plot, diverse cast of characters, and engaging mystery that keeps readers guessing until the end. |
| The Three Little Pigs | Paul Galdone | The True Story of the Three Little Pigs | Jon Scieszka | If you enjoyed the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs, you might appreciate this humorous retelling from the perspective of the Big Bad Wolf, which offers a fresh and entertaining take on the story. |