Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry and the Paper Route | Beverly Cleary | The Secret Keepers | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the sense of mystery and intrigue in Henry and the Paper Route, The Secret Keepers offers a thrilling and suspenseful adventure, featuring a young protagonist who discovers a hidden object with incredible powers, and must navigate a dangerous world of secrets and conspiracies. |
| Path of the Diamond | Cube Kid | Diary of a Minecraft Zombie | Zack Zombie | If you enjoyed the Minecraft setting and adventure in Path of the Diamond, Diary of a Minecraft Zombie offers a similar experience with its humorous and engaging story, relatable characters, and exploration of the world of Minecraft. |
| Path of the Diamond | Cube Kid | The Elementia Chronicles | Sean Fay Wolfe | If you enjoyed the action and world-building in Path of the Diamond, The Elementia Chronicles offers a thrilling adventure set in the world of Minecraft, with a focus on epic battles, political intrigue, and the power of friendship. |
| Path of the Diamond | Cube Kid | The Quest for the Diamond Sword | Winter Morgan | If you enjoyed the quest for the diamond in Path of the Diamond, The Quest for the Diamond Sword offers a similar adventure with its focus on exploration, survival, and discovery in the world of Minecraft, providing an exciting and immersive reading experience. |
| When Sadness is at Your Door | Eva Eland | The Rabbit Listened | Cori Doerrfeld | If you enjoyed the gentle and empathetic approach to dealing with emotions in When Sadness is at Your Door, you might appreciate The Rabbit Listened for its similar themes of empathy, understanding, and the power of listening to others. |
| When Sadness is at Your Door | Eva Eland | The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions | Anna Llenas | If you liked the way When Sadness is at Your Door explores emotions in a relatable and accessible way, you might enjoy The Color Monster for its colorful illustrations, engaging story, and its ability to help children understand and express their emotions. |
| When Sadness is at Your Door | Eva Eland | In My Heart: A Book of Feelings | Jo Witek | If you appreciated the way When Sadness is at Your Door encourages readers to acknowledge and accept their emotions, you might find In My Heart to be a valuable resource for helping children identify and express their feelings in a healthy and positive way. |
| Unicorn of Many Hats: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure | Dana Simpson | Lumberjanes Vol. 1: Beware The Kitten Holy | Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters, Brooke A. Allen | If you enjoyed the humor and whimsy of Phoebe and Her Unicorn, you might appreciate Lumberjanes for its diverse cast of characters, supernatural elements, and emphasis on friendship and adventure. |
| Unicorn of Many Hats: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure | Dana Simpson | Nimona | Noelle Stevenson | If you enjoyed the blend of humor and heart in Unicorn of Many Hats, you might enjoy Nimona for its irreverent take on fantasy tropes, complex characters, and exploration of themes like power, identity, and loyalty. |
| Unicorn of Many Hats: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure | Dana Simpson | Roller Girl | Victoria Jamieson | If you enjoyed the focus on friendship and self-discovery in Unicorn of Many Hats, you might appreciate Roller Girl for its relatable protagonist, engaging artwork, and exploration of themes like perseverance, teamwork, and finding your passion. |
| How to Code a Sandcastle | Josh Funk | Rosie Revere, Engineer | Andrea Beaty | If you enjoyed the emphasis on coding and problem-solving in How to Code a Sandcastle, you might appreciate Rosie Revere, Engineer for its inspiring message about perseverance and creativity in the face of failure, and its engaging illustrations. |
| How to Code a Sandcastle | Josh Funk | Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding | Linda Liukas | If you were captivated by the coding concepts and playful tone of How to Code a Sandcastle, you might find Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding intriguing with its interactive activities, relatable characters, and emphasis on computational thinking. |
| How to Code a Sandcastle | Josh Funk | Secret Coders | Gene Luen Yang | If you enjoyed the educational and entertaining aspects of How to Code a Sandcastle, Secret Coders offers a graphic novel series that teaches coding concepts through a fun and engaging mystery story, making it a great choice for young readers interested in STEM. |
| Such a Little Mouse | Alice Schertle | Goodnight Moon | Margaret Wise Brown | If you enjoyed the gentle and soothing tone of Such a Little Mouse, you might appreciate the classic bedtime story of Goodnight Moon, which also features a simple and calming narrative that is perfect for young children. |
| Such a Little Mouse | Alice Schertle | The Tale of Peter Rabbit | Beatrix Potter | If you liked the charming animal characters in Such a Little Mouse, you might enjoy The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which features a mischievous and adventurous rabbit as its protagonist, and is also a beloved classic of children's literature. |
| Such a Little Mouse | Alice Schertle | The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle | If you appreciated the colorful and engaging illustrations in Such a Little Mouse, you might find The Very Hungry Caterpillar delightful, with its vibrant and distinctive collage-style artwork, and its playful exploration of the life cycle of a butterfly. |
| Where Do I Sleep?: a Pacific Northwest Lullaby | Jennifer Blomgren | Goodnight Moon | Margaret Wise Brown | If you enjoyed the soothing and calming nature of Where Do I Sleep?, you might appreciate the classic bedtime story Goodnight Moon, which also features a simple and repetitive text, and a focus on the peacefulness of nighttime. |
| Where Do I Sleep?: a Pacific Northwest Lullaby | Jennifer Blomgren | Time for Bed | Mem Fox | If you liked the gentle and reassuring tone of Where Do I Sleep?, you might enjoy Time for Bed, which features a similar theme of animal parents getting their young ones ready for bed, and has a lyrical and rhythmic text that makes it a perfect bedtime read-aloud. |
| Where Do I Sleep?: a Pacific Northwest Lullaby | Jennifer Blomgren | The Going to Bed Book | Sandra Boynton | If you enjoyed the playful and whimsical illustrations of Where Do I Sleep?, you might find The Going to Bed Book delightful, with its colorful and humorous depictions of animals going through their bedtime routines, and its catchy and fun rhyming text that will make your little ones giggle. |
| Sleep Donation | Karen Russell | The Dreamers | Karen Thompson Walker | If you enjoyed the exploration of sleep and dreams in Sleep Donation, you might appreciate The Dreamers for its examination of a mysterious sleeping sickness that spreads through a college town, affecting the lives of its inhabitants in unexpected ways. |
| Sleep Donation | Karen Russell | The Immortalists | Chloe Benjamin | If you were drawn to Sleep Donation's examination of the power of belief and the impact of medical interventions on our lives, you might find The Immortalists intriguing with its exploration of four siblings who visit a fortune teller and learn the dates of their deaths, leading them to question the nature of fate and free will. |
| Sleep Donation | Karen Russell | The Memory Police | Yoko Ogawa | If you enjoyed the dystopian elements of Sleep Donation and its exploration of memory and forgetting, The Memory Police offers a haunting and thought-provoking story set on an island where objects and memories disappear, and those who remember are hunted by the authorities. |
| Astro Girl | Ken Wilson-Max | Mae Among the Stars | Roda Ahmed | If you enjoyed Astro Girl's empowering message about following your dreams and reaching for the stars, you might appreciate Mae Among the Stars, which tells the true story of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel in space, and her journey to achieve her goals despite obstacles and naysayers. |
| Astro Girl | Ken Wilson-Max | The Darkest Dark | Chris Hadfield | If you were captivated by Astro Girl's focus on space exploration and the wonder of the universe, you might find The Darkest Dark intriguing with its autobiographical story of astronaut Chris Hadfield and his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut, as well as his experience of overcoming his fear of the dark to pursue his passion. |
| Astro Girl | Ken Wilson-Max | Margaret and the Moon | Dean Robbins | If you enjoyed Astro Girl's emphasis on the importance of perseverance and determination, you might appreciate Margaret and the Moon, which tells the true story of Margaret Hamilton, a pioneering computer scientist who played a crucial role in the Apollo 11 moon landing, and her determination to pursue her passion for programming despite societal expectations and gender barriers. |
| Murder in the Marais | Cara Black | Bruno, Chief of Police | Martin Walker | If you enjoyed the Parisian setting and the detective work in Murder in the Marais, you might appreciate Bruno, Chief of Police for its charming small-town French setting, engaging protagonist, and intriguing mystery. |
| Murder in the Marais | Cara Black | Maisie Dobbs | Jacqueline Winspear | If you enjoyed the historical and cultural elements of Murder in the Marais, you might find Maisie Dobbs intriguing with its post-World War I setting, complex protagonist, and exploration of the impact of war on society. |
| Murder in the Marais | Cara Black | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Alexander McCall Smith | If you enjoyed the cozy mystery and the strong sense of place in Murder in the Marais, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency offers a delightful and heartwarming story set in Botswana, featuring a charming protagonist and a richly detailed setting. |
| The Great Believers | Rebecca Makkai | A Little Life | Hanya Yanagihara | If you enjoyed the emotional depth and exploration of friendship in The Great Believers, A Little Life offers a similarly poignant and heart-wrenching story of four friends navigating life in New York City, grappling with trauma, love, and the complexities of human relationships. |
| The Great Believers | Rebecca Makkai | The Heart's Invisible Furies | John Boyne | If you appreciated the historical context and themes of loss and resilience in The Great Believers, The Heart's Invisible Furies offers a sweeping and engaging story of a man's life in Ireland, exploring themes of identity, family, and the impact of societal norms on personal freedom. |
| The Great Believers | Rebecca Makkai | Less | Andrew Sean Greer | If you enjoyed the humor and wit in The Great Believers, Less offers a charming and humorous story of a struggling writer traveling the world to avoid attending his ex-boyfriend's wedding, exploring themes of love, aging, and the search for meaning in life. |
| Little Green Donkey | Anuska Allepuz | The Wonky Donkey | Craig Smith | If you enjoyed the whimsical and humorous nature of Little Green Donkey, you might appreciate The Wonky Donkey for its playful rhymes, silly illustrations, and engaging story that will delight young readers. |
| Little Green Donkey | Anuska Allepuz | The Story of Ferdinand | Munro Leaf | If you were drawn to the charming and endearing protagonist of Little Green Donkey, you might find The Story of Ferdinand appealing with its lovable bull who prefers to smell flowers rather than fight, teaching readers about individuality and acceptance. |
| Little Green Donkey | Anuska Allepuz | The Little Engine That Could | Watty Piper | If you enjoyed the positive message of perseverance and determination in Little Green Donkey, The Little Engine That Could offers a classic tale of a small train engine who overcomes obstacles and self-doubt to achieve success, inspiring readers of all ages to believe in themselves. |
| Amid the Crowd of Stars | Stephen Leigh | The Left Hand of Darkness | Ursula K. Le Guin | If you enjoyed the exploration of gender and identity in Amid the Crowd of Stars, you might appreciate The Left Hand of Darkness for its groundbreaking examination of gender and its impact on society, as well as its thought-provoking exploration of politics, culture, and humanity. |
| Amid the Crowd of Stars | Stephen Leigh | The Sparrow | Mary Doria Russell | If you were captivated by Amid the Crowd of Stars' examination of humanity's first contact with an alien species, you might find The Sparrow intriguing with its exploration of faith, morality, and the consequences of interstellar travel, providing a poignant and emotionally resonant reading experience. |
| Amid the Crowd of Stars | Stephen Leigh | The Three-Body Problem | Cixin Liu | If you enjoyed the scientific and philosophical elements of Amid the Crowd of Stars, The Three-Body Problem offers a captivating story that delves into astrophysics, alien contact, and the consequences of humanity's actions, providing an intellectually stimulating and immersive reading experience. |
| From Seeds to Swords: An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure | Cube Kid | The Elementia Chronicles: Quest for Justice | Sean Fay Wolfe | If you enjoyed the Minecraft setting and adventure elements of From Seeds to Swords, The Elementia Chronicles: Quest for Justice offers a similar experience with its epic quest, engaging characters, and immersive world-building. |
| From Seeds to Swords: An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure | Cube Kid | The Gameknight999 Series: Invasion of the Overworld | Mark Cheverton | If you enjoyed the Minecraft gameplay elements and action-packed adventure of From Seeds to Swords, The Gameknight999 Series: Invasion of the Overworld offers a thrilling story that explores the consequences of virtual reality and the power of imagination. |
| From Seeds to Swords: An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure | Cube Kid | Diary of a Minecraft Zombie | Zack Zombie | If you enjoyed the Minecraft world and humor of From Seeds to Swords, Diary of a Minecraft Zombie offers a fun and entertaining read with its diary-style format, relatable characters, and humorous take on the Minecraft universe. |
| Penny and Penelope | Dan Richards | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you enjoyed the playful and imaginative story of Penny and Penelope, you might also enjoy The Day the Crayons Quit, which features a cast of colorful characters and a creative premise that will delight readers of all ages. |
| Penny and Penelope | Dan Richards | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you appreciated the humor and whimsy of Penny and Penelope, you might find The Book with No Pictures to be a hilarious and irreverent read that will have you laughing out loud and enjoying the power of words and imagination. |
| Penny and Penelope | Dan Richards | The Dot | Peter H. Reynolds | If you enjoyed the message of creativity and self-expression in Penny and Penelope, you might also appreciate The Dot, a charming and inspiring story about a young girl who discovers her own artistic talent and learns to believe in herself. |
| At the Mountain's Base | Traci Sorell | We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga | Traci Sorell | If you enjoyed Traci Sorell's writing style and focus on Native American culture and traditions, you might appreciate her other work, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, which celebrates Cherokee culture and community through the seasons. |
| At the Mountain's Base | Traci Sorell | The Night Watchman | Louise Erdrich | If you were moved by At the Mountain's Base's exploration of family, love, and sacrifice, you might find The Night Watchman compelling with its richly drawn characters, historical context, and exploration of Native American identity and resilience. |
| At the Mountain's Base | Traci Sorell | There There | Tommy Orange | If you appreciated the themes of identity, community, and connection in At the Mountain's Base, There There offers a powerful and poignant exploration of the lives of urban Native Americans, their struggles, and their search for belonging. |
| Saint X | Alexis Schaitkin | The Secret History | Donna Tartt | If you enjoyed the exploration of the aftermath of a young woman's death and the impact it has on those around her in Saint X, you might appreciate The Secret History for its similar themes of a group of college students dealing with the consequences of a murder they committed. |
| Saint X | Alexis Schaitkin | The Immortalists | Chloe Benjamin | If you were drawn to the examination of the complexities of family relationships and the impact of tragedy on individuals in Saint X, you might enjoy The Immortalists for its exploration of four siblings who visit a fortune teller and learn the dates of their deaths, and how this knowledge shapes their lives. |
| Saint X | Alexis Schaitkin | The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides | If you enjoyed the suspenseful and psychological elements of Saint X, you might find The Silent Patient intriguing with its exploration of a therapist's attempts to treat a patient who has been silent since she was accused of murdering her husband, and the twists and turns that follow. |
| Chase is on the Case!: based on the teleplay 'Pups in a Fog' | Carolyn Hay | Paw Patrol Phonics Box Set | Jennifer Liberts | If you enjoyed Chase is on the Case! for its focus on teamwork, bravery, and problem-solving, you might appreciate the Paw Patrol Phonics Box Set, which features engaging stories about the heroic pups and their adventures while also helping young readers develop their reading skills. |