Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen | Debbi Michiko Florence | The Year of the Dog | Grace Lin | If you enjoyed the themes of family, tradition, and identity in Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen, you might enjoy The Year of the Dog, which follows a young Taiwanese-American girl as she navigates her cultural identity and learns to balance her family's traditions with her own dreams and aspirations. |
| Arnie the Doughnut | Laurie Keller | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you enjoyed the humor and playfulness of Arnie the Doughnut, you might appreciate The Book with No Pictures for its interactive and silly approach to storytelling that engages both children and adults alike. |
| Arnie the Doughnut | Laurie Keller | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | If you liked the whimsical and imaginative elements of Arnie the Doughnut, you might find Dragons Love Tacos entertaining with its colorful illustrations, playful tone, and amusing premise of dragons and tacos. |
| Arnie the Doughnut | Laurie Keller | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you enjoyed the clever and witty humor of Arnie the Doughnut, The Day the Crayons Quit offers a similarly humorous and creative story that explores the personalities and perspectives of crayons, making it a fun and engaging read for children and adults. |
| Wave | Suzy Lee | Float | Daniel Miyares | If you enjoyed the wordless storytelling and beautiful illustrations of Wave, you might appreciate Float for its similar approach to depicting a child's imaginative journey through a rainy day, using minimal text and stunning artwork to convey a sense of wonder and discovery. |
| Wave | Suzy Lee | Journey | Aaron Becker | If you were captivated by Wave's use of visual storytelling to convey a sense of adventure and exploration, you might find Journey intriguing with its stunning illustrations, imaginative world-building, and wordless narrative that invites readers to use their own imagination to fill in the gaps. |
| Wave | Suzy Lee | Blue | Laura Vaccaro Seeger | If you enjoyed Wave's use of color and imagery to evoke a sense of the ocean and its changing moods, you might appreciate Blue for its exploration of the many shades and meanings of the color blue, using inventive die-cuts and lyrical text to create a mesmerizing reading experience. |
| Bad Kitty Joins the Team | Nick Bruel | Dog Man | Dav Pilkey | If you enjoyed the humor and cartoon illustrations in Bad Kitty Joins the Team, you might also enjoy Dog Man, which features a police dog with a human body and his adventures fighting crime and solving mysteries. |
| Bad Kitty Joins the Team | Nick Bruel | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Jeff Kinney | If you liked the funny and relatable characters in Bad Kitty Joins the Team, you might also enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid, which follows the misadventures of middle school student Greg Heffley and his friends as they navigate school and family life. |
| Bad Kitty Joins the Team | Nick Bruel | Ivy and Bean | Annie Barrows | If you enjoyed the playful and mischievous tone of Bad Kitty Joins the Team, you might also enjoy Ivy and Bean, which follows the adventures of two best friends who are always getting into trouble and having fun together. |
| Bailey Goes Camping | Kevin Henkes | Frog and Toad Are Friends | Arnold Lobel | If you enjoyed the charming and heartwarming friendship between Bailey and his friends, you might also enjoy Frog and Toad Are Friends, which features a similar dynamic between two beloved characters as they navigate the ups and downs of life together. |
| Bailey Goes Camping | Kevin Henkes | Henry and Mudge | Cynthia Rylant | If you liked the gentle and relatable storytelling in Bailey Goes Camping, you might appreciate Henry and Mudge, which follows the adventures of a boy and his big, lovable dog as they explore the world around them and learn important life lessons along the way. |
| Bailey Goes Camping | Kevin Henkes | Little Bear | Else Holmelund Minarik | If you enjoyed the cozy and comforting atmosphere of Bailey Goes Camping, you might find Little Bear to be a delightful read, with its charming illustrations, relatable characters, and gentle storytelling that captures the magic of childhood and the joys of imagination. |
| Kitchen Dance | Maurie J. Manning | Last Stop on Market Street | Matt de la Peña | If you enjoyed the heartwarming story and beautiful illustrations of Kitchen Dance, you might also enjoy Last Stop on Market Street, which tells the story of a young boy and his grandmother's bus ride through the city, celebrating the beauty in everyday life. |
| Kitchen Dance | Maurie J. Manning | The Snowy Day | Ezra Jack Keats | If you appreciated the playful and imaginative elements of Kitchen Dance, you might enjoy The Snowy Day, a classic children's book that follows a young boy's adventures in the snow, with charming illustrations and a sense of wonder. |
| Kitchen Dance | Maurie J. Manning | The Hello, Goodbye Window | Norton Juster | If you enjoyed the focus on family and the joy of everyday moments in Kitchen Dance, you might also enjoy The Hello, Goodbye Window, which tells the story of a young girl's visits to her grandparents' house, with whimsical illustrations and a sense of warmth and love. |
| The Friendship List | Susan Mallery | The Summer of Sunshine and Margot | Susan Mallery | If you enjoyed the heartwarming and uplifting themes of friendship and family in The Friendship List, you might appreciate The Summer of Sunshine and Margot for its engaging characters, relatable family dynamics, and exploration of the power of love and forgiveness. |
| The Friendship List | Susan Mallery | The Bookish Life of Nina Hill | Abbi Waxman | If you liked the quirky and charming characters in The Friendship List, you might enjoy The Bookish Life of Nina Hill for its witty humor, bookish references, and relatable portrayal of a young woman navigating life, love, and family. |
| The Friendship List | Susan Mallery | The Unhoneymooners | Christina Lauren | If you enjoyed the romantic subplot in The Friendship List, you might find The Unhoneymooners entertaining with its enemies-to-lovers trope, humorous banter, and tropical setting, providing a fun and lighthearted read. |
| My Best Friend is a Yeti! | Patty Michaels | The True Meaning of Smekday | Adam Rex | If you enjoyed the humor and whimsy of My Best Friend is a Yeti!, you might appreciate The True Meaning of Smekday for its imaginative and hilarious take on alien invasion, friendship, and the absurdity of human behavior. |
| My Best Friend is a Yeti! | Patty Michaels | The Sasquatch Escape | Suzanne Selfors | If you liked the idea of a human befriending a mythical creature in My Best Friend is a Yeti!, you might enjoy The Sasquatch Escape for its charming and adventurous story of a boy who helps a group of magical animals escape from a secret laboratory. |
| My Best Friend is a Yeti! | Patty Michaels | The Abominables | Eva Ibbotson | If you enjoyed the theme of friendship between humans and yetis in My Best Friend is a Yeti!, you might find The Abominables appealing for its heartwarming and humorous tale of a girl who helps a family of yetis return to their home in the Himalayas. |
| The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet | Tony Abbott | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the sense of adventure and mystery in The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet, you might also enjoy The Mysterious Benedict Society, which features a group of gifted children on a mission to save the world from a dangerous villain. |
| The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet | Tony Abbott | The Name of this Book is Secret | Pseudonymous Bosch | If you liked the idea of a secret society and a hidden world in The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet, you might enjoy The Name of this Book is Secret, which follows two young protagonists as they uncover a mysterious society and a dangerous secret. |
| The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet | Tony Abbott | The Enchanted Castle | E. Nesbit | If you enjoyed the magical elements in The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet, you might appreciate The Enchanted Castle, which features a group of children who discover a magical castle and embark on a series of adventures. |
| The Treasure Hunt | Nicola Colton | We're Going on a Bear Hunt | Michael Rosen | If you enjoyed the adventurous and playful nature of The Treasure Hunt, you might also enjoy We're Going on a Bear Hunt, which follows a family on a journey through various obstacles and challenges in search of a bear. Both books feature engaging illustrations and a sense of excitement and discovery. |
| The Treasure Hunt | Nicola Colton | The Gruffalo | Julia Donaldson | If you appreciated the whimsical and imaginative elements of The Treasure Hunt, you might find The Gruffalo to be a delightful read. With its charming rhymes, lovable characters, and fantastical setting, this book is sure to capture your imagination and leave you feeling enchanted. |
| The Treasure Hunt | Nicola Colton | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the playful and mischievous tone of The Treasure Hunt, you might also enjoy The Cat in the Hat. This classic children's book features a cat who wreaks havoc on a rainy day, and is known for its zany humor, memorable characters, and imaginative illustrations. |
| Hector's Favorite Place | Jo Rooks | The Rabbit Listened | Cori Doerrfeld | If you enjoyed the heartwarming story and beautiful illustrations of Hector's Favorite Place, you might appreciate The Rabbit Listened for its gentle exploration of grief, empathy, and the power of listening, conveyed through simple yet powerful artwork. |
| Hector's Favorite Place | Jo Rooks | The Day You Begin | Jacqueline Woodson | If you were moved by Hector's Favorite Place's message of acceptance and belonging, you might find The Day You Begin inspiring with its celebration of diversity, courage, and self-acceptance, conveyed through lyrical prose and vibrant illustrations. |
| Hector's Favorite Place | Jo Rooks | The Invisible Boy | Trudy Ludwig | If you appreciated Hector's Favorite Place's exploration of friendship and kindness, you might enjoy The Invisible Boy for its poignant portrayal of a shy and overlooked child who learns to connect with others through empathy, kindness, and creativity. |
| Fantastic Mr. Fox | Roald Dahl | The Wind in the Willows | Kenneth Grahame | If you enjoyed the animal characters and their adventures in Fantastic Mr. Fox, you might also enjoy The Wind in the Willows, which features a cast of anthropomorphic animals and their charming exploits in the English countryside. |
| Fantastic Mr. Fox | Roald Dahl | Charlotte's Web | E.B. White | If you appreciated the heartwarming story and themes of friendship and loyalty in Fantastic Mr. Fox, you might also enjoy Charlotte's Web, which tells the tale of a spider and a pig who form an unlikely bond and work together to save the pig's life. |
| Fantastic Mr. Fox | Roald Dahl | James and the Giant Peach | Roald Dahl | If you enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative storytelling of Fantastic Mr. Fox, you might also enjoy James and the Giant Peach, another classic children's book by Roald Dahl that features a young boy's magical journey inside a giant peach with a group of insect friends. |
| Digby O'Day Up, Up, and Away | Shirley Hughes | The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend | Dan Santat | If you enjoyed the charming and whimsical nature of Digby O'Day, you might appreciate The Adventures of Beekle for its imaginative story, endearing characters, and beautiful illustrations that capture the wonder and magic of childhood. |
| Digby O'Day Up, Up, and Away | Shirley Hughes | The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! | Mo Willems | If you liked the humor and playful tone of Digby O'Day, you might find The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! amusing with its hilarious dialogue, expressive illustrations, and relatable themes of sharing and cooperation. |
| Digby O'Day Up, Up, and Away | Shirley Hughes | The Gruffalo | Julia Donaldson | If you enjoyed the adventurous spirit and clever problem-solving of Digby O'Day, The Gruffalo offers a delightful story that follows a mouse as he outwits various predators in the forest, featuring engaging rhymes, vivid illustrations, and a heartwarming message about bravery and ingenuity. |
| Before We Were Yours: a Novel | Lisa Wingate | Orphan Train | Christina Baker Kline | If you enjoyed the historical fiction aspect of Before We Were Yours, you might appreciate Orphan Train for its exploration of the lives of orphaned children in the early 20th century and the impact of the orphan train movement on their lives. |
| Before We Were Yours: a Novel | Lisa Wingate | The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | If you were moved by the emotional depth and family themes of Before We Were Yours, you might find The Nightingale compelling with its exploration of the bond between two sisters during World War II and their struggle to survive and resist the Nazi occupation of France. |
| Before We Were Yours: a Novel | Lisa Wingate | The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah | If you enjoyed the strong sense of place and vivid descriptions of the natural world in Before We Were Yours, you might appreciate The Great Alone for its portrayal of the rugged Alaskan wilderness and the impact it has on a family struggling to survive in the 1970s. |
| The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid | Geronimo Stilton | Thea Stilton and the Dragon's Code | Thea Stilton | If you enjoyed the adventurous and humorous tone of The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid, you might like Thea Stilton and the Dragon's Code, which features a group of mouse heroines on a quest to solve a mystery and save a magical land. |
| The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid | Geronimo Stilton | The Secret of the Old Clock | Carolyn Keene | If you enjoyed the mystery-solving aspect of The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid, you might enjoy The Secret of the Old Clock, the first book in the Nancy Drew series, which follows the teenage detective as she investigates a missing will and uncovers a web of secrets and lies. |
| The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid | Geronimo Stilton | The Bad Beginning | Lemony Snicket | If you enjoyed the quirky and whimsical nature of The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid, you might appreciate The Bad Beginning, the first book in A Series of Unfortunate Events, which features a darkly humorous and eccentric narrative about three orphaned siblings and their misadventures. |
| Paddington at the Barber Shop | Michael Bond | Winnie-the-Pooh | A.A. Milne | If you enjoyed the charming and heartwarming adventures of Paddington, you might also enjoy the classic tales of Winnie-the-Pooh, which feature a lovable cast of characters and explore the joys of friendship and imagination. |
| Paddington at the Barber Shop | Michael Bond | Corduroy | Don Freeman | If you appreciated the whimsical and endearing nature of Paddington, you might find Corduroy to be a delightful read with its lovable teddy bear protagonist, relatable themes of friendship and belonging, and charming illustrations. |
| Paddington at the Barber Shop | Michael Bond | The Tale of Peter Rabbit | Beatrix Potter | If you enjoyed the gentle humor and heartwarming moments in Paddington at the Barber Shop, you might also enjoy The Tale of Peter Rabbit, a timeless classic that features a mischievous rabbit and his adventures in the English countryside, with charming illustrations and a delightful narrative. |
| Measuring Up | Lily LaMotte | New Kid | Jerry Craft | If you enjoyed Measuring Up's exploration of identity and fitting in, New Kid offers a relatable and humorous graphic novel that follows a young boy navigating a new school and the challenges of being one of the few students of color. |
| Measuring Up | Lily LaMotte | Front Desk | Kelly Yang | If you appreciated Measuring Up's examination of the immigrant experience and the struggles of adapting to a new culture, Front Desk offers a heartfelt and inspiring story of a young girl and her family managing a motel while facing discrimination and financial hardship. |
| Measuring Up | Lily LaMotte | The Crossover | Kwame Alexander | If you enjoyed Measuring Up's focus on family relationships and the challenges of growing up, The Crossover offers a poignant and dynamic novel-in-verse that follows twin brothers navigating adolescence, basketball, and the ups and downs of their relationship. |
| Zach and Lucy and the Yoga Zoo | Pifferson Sisters | The Secret Zoo | Bryan Chick | If you enjoyed the idea of a zoo with a twist, The Secret Zoo might be a good fit for you. It features a group of friends who discover a hidden zoo full of magical creatures and must work together to protect it from danger. |