Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmin the Gardener | Saadia Faruqi | The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family | Ibtihaj Muhammad | If you enjoyed the diverse representation and empowering message of Yasmin the Gardener, you might appreciate The Proudest Blue for its celebration of Muslim identity, sisterhood, and self-confidence. |
| Yasmin the Gardener | Saadia Faruqi | The Name Jar | Yangsook Choi | If you were charmed by Yasmin's curiosity and exploration of her identity, you might find The Name Jar engaging with its story of a Korean girl who moves to America and struggles to fit in, ultimately learning to embrace her unique name and heritage. |
| Yasmin the Gardener | Saadia Faruqi | The Sandwich Swap | Queen Rania of Jordan Al Abdullah | If you enjoyed the themes of friendship and cultural exchange in Yasmin the Gardener, The Sandwich Swap offers a heartwarming story of two best friends who learn to appreciate each other's differences and celebrate their shared experiences. |
| P.S. Be Eleven | Rita Williams-Garcia | One Crazy Summer | Rita Williams-Garcia | If you enjoyed P.S. Be Eleven's exploration of family dynamics and coming-of-age themes, you might appreciate One Crazy Summer for its engaging characters, historical setting, and poignant examination of identity, race, and social justice. |
| P.S. Be Eleven | Rita Williams-Garcia | Brown Girl Dreaming | Jacqueline Woodson | If you were captivated by P.S. Be Eleven's focus on personal growth and self-discovery, you might find Brown Girl Dreaming inspiring with its lyrical prose, autobiographical narrative, and exploration of family, community, and the power of words. |
| P.S. Be Eleven | Rita Williams-Garcia | Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry | Mildred D. Taylor | If you enjoyed the historical and social context of P.S. Be Eleven, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry offers a powerful story of a black family's struggle against racism and injustice in the 1930s South, with memorable characters, vivid descriptions, and a timeless message of resilience and hope. |
| Demon Slayer = Kimetsu no Yaiba. 2: It Was You | Koyoharu Gotouge | Attack on Titan | Hajime Isayama | If you enjoyed the action-packed and intense battles in Demon Slayer, you might also enjoy Attack on Titan for its thrilling story, complex characters, and epic fight scenes against giant humanoid creatures. |
| Demon Slayer = Kimetsu no Yaiba. 2: It Was You | Koyoharu Gotouge | Naruto | Masashi Kishimoto | If you enjoyed the themes of friendship, perseverance, and self-improvement in Demon Slayer, you might also enjoy Naruto for its similar themes, memorable characters, and exciting battles. |
| Demon Slayer = Kimetsu no Yaiba. 2: It Was You | Koyoharu Gotouge | One Piece | Eiichiro Oda | If you enjoyed the adventurous and fantastical elements of Demon Slayer, you might also enjoy One Piece for its vast world-building, diverse cast of characters, and epic journey to find the ultimate treasure. |
| Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | J.K. Rowling | Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | If you enjoyed the magical world-building and young protagonist of Harry Potter, you might also enjoy Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, which features a similar blend of mythology, adventure, and humor. |
| Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | J.K. Rowling | The Hunger Games | Suzanne Collins | If you appreciated the themes of resistance and rebellion in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, you might also enjoy The Hunger Games, which explores similar themes in a dystopian society and features a strong female protagonist. |
| Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | J.K. Rowling | Eragon | Christopher Paolini | If you enjoyed the epic battles and fantastical creatures in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, you might also enjoy Eragon, which features a young dragon rider on a quest to defeat an evil king and restore peace to the land. |
| A Song for Jamela | Niki Daly | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | C.S. Lewis | If you enjoyed the charming and whimsical storytelling of A Song for Jamela, you might appreciate The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for its imaginative world-building, endearing characters, and timeless themes of good versus evil. |
| A Song for Jamela | Niki Daly | The Story of Ferdinand | Munro Leaf | If you were captivated by A Song for Jamela's exploration of identity and self-expression, you might find The Story of Ferdinand intriguing with its gentle message of non-conformity, acceptance, and individuality. |
| A Song for Jamela | Niki Daly | The Giving Tree | Shel Silverstein | If you enjoyed the heartwarming and emotional resonance of A Song for Jamela, The Giving Tree offers a poignant and timeless story of love, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between a tree and a boy. |
| The Ocean Story | John Seven | The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor | Joanna Cole | If you enjoyed learning about the ocean and its inhabitants in The Ocean Story, you might enjoy The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor, which offers a fun and educational journey through the ocean with Ms. Frizzle and her class. |
| The Ocean Story | John Seven | The Soul of an Octopus | Sy Montgomery | If you were fascinated by the creatures of the ocean in The Ocean Story, you might enjoy The Soul of an Octopus, which explores the intelligence, emotions, and personalities of these mysterious creatures, providing a unique and insightful perspective on the underwater world. |
| The Ocean Story | John Seven | The Wave | Susan Casey | If you enjoyed the exploration of the power and beauty of the ocean in The Ocean Story, you might enjoy The Wave, which delves into the science and culture of giant waves, providing a thrilling and informative read that will deepen your appreciation for the ocean's wonders. |
| Goodnight, Numbers! | Danica McKellar | Bedtime Math: A Fun Excuse to Stay Up Late | Laura Overdeck | If you enjoyed the way Goodnight, Numbers! made learning math fun and accessible for young children, Bedtime Math offers a similar approach with its engaging and entertaining math problems that encourage kids to think and explore the world around them. |
| Goodnight, Numbers! | Danica McKellar | Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 | Helaine Becker | If you were inspired by the real-life story of a woman who used her love of numbers to achieve great things, Counting on Katherine offers a similarly empowering and educational tale of Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who helped NASA send astronauts to the moon. |
| Goodnight, Numbers! | Danica McKellar | Math Curse | Jon Scieszka | If you enjoyed the playful and imaginative approach to teaching math in Goodnight, Numbers!, Math Curse offers a similarly creative and humorous take on the subject, with a story that follows a girl who wakes up one day to find that everything in her world has turned into a math problem. |
| The Missing American | Kwei Quartey | Bluebird, Bluebird | Attica Locke | If you enjoyed the mystery and suspense of The Missing American, you might appreciate Bluebird, Bluebird for its gripping plot, complex characters, and exploration of race, justice, and identity in rural Texas. |
| The Missing American | Kwei Quartey | The Cutting Season | Attica Locke | If you were captivated by The Missing American's examination of social issues and political corruption, you might find The Cutting Season intriguing with its historical context, atmospheric setting, and exploration of the legacy of slavery and violence in Louisiana. |
| The Missing American | Kwei Quartey | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Alexander McCall Smith | If you enjoyed the detective work and cultural immersion of The Missing American, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency offers a charming and heartwarming story set in Botswana, featuring a wise and witty female detective and a colorful cast of characters. |
| Bad Kitty Does Not Like Video Games | Nick Bruel | Dog Man | Dav Pilkey | If you enjoyed the humor and cartoonish illustrations of Bad Kitty, you might also enjoy Dog Man, which features a lovable canine cop who fights crime and saves the day with his human partner. Both books are great for kids who love animals and enjoy silly stories. |
| Bad Kitty Does Not Like Video Games | Nick Bruel | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Jeff Kinney | If you liked the mix of text and illustrations in Bad Kitty, you might enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid, which follows the hilarious misadventures of middle schooler Greg Heffley as he navigates the ups and downs of adolescence. Both books are great for reluctant readers who enjoy funny stories with relatable characters. |
| Bad Kitty Does Not Like Video Games | Nick Bruel | Captain Underpants | Dav Pilkey | If you enjoyed the irreverent humor and zany antics of Bad Kitty, you might also enjoy Captain Underpants, which follows the adventures of two prank-loving friends who accidentally turn their principal into a superhero. Both books are great for kids who love potty humor and enjoy stories that don't take themselves too seriously. |
| I Wish That I Had Duck Feet | Theo. LeSieg | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss | As both books are written by the same author, you might enjoy The Cat in the Hat for its whimsical illustrations, playful language, and imaginative storytelling that encourages children to embrace their creativity and curiosity. |
| I Wish That I Had Duck Feet | Theo. LeSieg | Green Eggs and Ham | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the playful and imaginative tone of I Wish That I Had Duck Feet, you might appreciate Green Eggs and Ham for its similar use of rhyme, repetition, and humor to engage young readers and encourage them to try new things. |
| I Wish That I Had Duck Feet | Theo. LeSieg | Oh, the Places You'll Go! | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the positive and uplifting message of I Wish That I Had Duck Feet, you might find Oh, the Places You'll Go! inspiring with its empowering message about the limitless possibilities of life and the importance of perseverance, resilience, and self-belief. |
| Revenge of the Dinotrux | Chris Gall | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | If you enjoyed the humor and imaginative world-building of Revenge of the Dinotrux, you might appreciate Dragons Love Tacos for its playful tone, quirky illustrations, and unexpected twists. |
| Revenge of the Dinotrux | Chris Gall | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you liked the colorful and expressive illustrations in Revenge of the Dinotrux, you might find The Day the Crayons Quit delightful with its witty letters from crayons, clever use of color, and relatable themes of creativity and self-expression. |
| Revenge of the Dinotrux | Chris Gall | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you enjoyed the playful and interactive nature of Revenge of the Dinotrux, The Book with No Pictures offers a similarly engaging reading experience with its silly and surprising text, encouraging readers to use their imagination and participate in the story. |
| Going Down Home with Daddy | Kelly Starling Lyons | Last Stop on Market Street | Matt de la Peña | If you enjoyed the heartwarming family story and themes of community and tradition in Going Down Home with Daddy, you might also enjoy Last Stop on Market Street, which follows a young boy and his grandmother on a bus ride through the city, exploring the beauty in everyday life and the importance of gratitude and kindness. |
| Going Down Home with Daddy | Kelly Starling Lyons | The Day You Begin | Jacqueline Woodson | If you appreciated the focus on family and the celebration of diversity in Going Down Home with Daddy, you might also enjoy The Day You Begin, which tells the story of a young girl who feels like an outsider at school because of her differences, but learns to embrace her unique identity and connect with others who share her experiences. |
| Going Down Home with Daddy | Kelly Starling Lyons | The Undefeated | Kwame Alexander | If you were moved by the powerful themes of resilience, strength, and perseverance in Going Down Home with Daddy, you might also enjoy The Undefeated, a stunningly illustrated poem that pays tribute to the resilience and achievements of African Americans throughout history, celebrating their triumphs and acknowledging their struggles. |
| The Permanent Coup: How Enemies Foreign and Domestic Targeted the American President | Lee Smith | Obstruction of Justice: How the Deep State Risked National Security to Protect the Democrats | Luke Rosiak | If you enjoyed The Permanent Coup's exploration of political corruption and abuse of power, Obstruction of Justice offers a similarly incisive investigation into the Deep State's efforts to protect the Democratic Party and undermine the Trump administration. |
| The Permanent Coup: How Enemies Foreign and Domestic Targeted the American President | Lee Smith | The Russia Hoax: The Illicit Scheme to Clear Hillary Clinton and Frame Donald Trump | Gregg Jarrett | If you were interested in The Permanent Coup's examination of the alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, The Russia Hoax provides a detailed account of the origins and motivations behind the investigation, as well as the political biases and conflicts of interest of those involved. |
| The Permanent Coup: How Enemies Foreign and Domestic Targeted the American President | Lee Smith | Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency | Andrew C. McCarthy | If you appreciated The Permanent Coup's analysis of the efforts to undermine the Trump presidency, Ball of Collusion offers a comprehensive look at the origins and consequences of the FBI's investigation into the Trump campaign, as well as the media's complicity in promoting the false narrative of collusion. |
| The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story | Aya Khalil | The Name Jar | Yangsook Choi | If you enjoyed The Arabic Quilt's exploration of cultural identity and the immigrant experience, The Name Jar offers a heartwarming story about a young Korean girl who moves to America and struggles to fit in, ultimately learning to embrace her unique name and heritage. |
| The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story | Aya Khalil | The Sandwich Swap | Queen Rania of Jordan Al Abdullah | If you appreciated The Arabic Quilt's message of celebrating diversity and finding common ground, The Sandwich Swap offers a charming story about two best friends, one who eats peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and the other who eats hummus and pita, who learn to appreciate each other's cultural cuisine and share their food with their classmates. |
| The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story | Aya Khalil | My Name is Yoon | Helen Recorvits | If you were moved by The Arabic Quilt's portrayal of a young girl struggling to reconcile her cultural heritage with her new surroundings, My Name is Yoon offers a poignant story about a Korean girl who moves to America and struggles to adjust to her new name and identity, ultimately finding a way to honor her heritage while embracing her new life. |
| Lena's Shoes are Nervous: a First-Day-of-School Dilemma | Keith Calabrese | The Kissing Hand | Audrey Penn | If you enjoyed the theme of overcoming first-day-of-school jitters, The Kissing Hand is a heartwarming story about a young raccoon who is nervous about leaving his mother to attend school, and the special way she helps him feel loved and connected even when they're apart. |
| Lena's Shoes are Nervous: a First-Day-of-School Dilemma | Keith Calabrese | Wemberly Worried | Kevin Henkes | If you appreciated the focus on a relatable childhood anxiety, Wemberly Worried is a charming story about a mouse who worries about everything, including starting school, and how she learns to cope with her fears and find joy in new experiences. |
| Lena's Shoes are Nervous: a First-Day-of-School Dilemma | Keith Calabrese | First Day Jitters | Julie Danneberg | If you enjoyed the humorous and relatable portrayal of first-day-of-school nerves, First Day Jitters is a fun and engaging story about a new teacher who is anxious about her first day at a new school, and the surprising twist that reveals her true identity. |
| How to Walk an Ant | Cindy Derby | The Book of Mistakes | Corinna Luyken | If you enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative illustrations in How to Walk an Ant, you might appreciate The Book of Mistakes for its similarly creative and visually stunning artwork, as well as its inspiring message about embracing mistakes and finding beauty in imperfection. |
| How to Walk an Ant | Cindy Derby | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you liked the playful and humorous tone of How to Walk an Ant, you might enjoy The Day the Crayons Quit for its witty and charming story about a box of crayons that go on strike, as well as its colorful and engaging illustrations. |
| How to Walk an Ant | Cindy Derby | The Dot | Peter H. Reynolds | If you appreciated the message of creativity and self-expression in How to Walk an Ant, The Dot offers a similarly inspiring story about a young girl who learns to embrace her artistic abilities and find her own unique style, with simple yet beautiful illustrations that capture the spirit of the story. |
| Henry and the Paper Route | Beverly Cleary | The Penderwicks | Jeanne Birdsall | If you enjoyed the charming and relatable characters in Henry and the Paper Route, you might appreciate The Penderwicks for its heartwarming story of family, friendship, and adventure, featuring a cast of endearing and memorable personalities. |
| Henry and the Paper Route | Beverly Cleary | The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | If you were moved by the emotional depth and empathy of Henry and the Paper Route, you might find The One and Only Ivan touching with its poignant exploration of animal rights, humanity, and hope, told from the perspective of a gorilla living in captivity. |