Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach and Lucy and the Yoga Zoo | Pifferson Sisters | The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | If you enjoyed the animal characters in Zach and Lucy and the Yoga Zoo, you might appreciate The One and Only Ivan, which tells the story of a gorilla who lives in a shopping mall and dreams of a better life. It's a heartwarming and thought-provoking read. |
| Zach and Lucy and the Yoga Zoo | Pifferson Sisters | The Wild Robot | Peter Brown | If you enjoyed the themes of friendship and nature in Zach and Lucy and the Yoga Zoo, The Wild Robot might be a good choice. It's about a robot who washes up on an island and must learn to survive and make friends with the animals who live there. It's a charming and beautifully illustrated book. |
| I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 | Lauren Tarshis | I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 | Lauren Tarshis | If you enjoyed the historical setting and survival story of I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871, you might also enjoy I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906, which similarly explores a major disaster in American history and follows a young protagonist's journey to survive and rebuild. |
| I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 | Lauren Tarshis | The Great Fire | Jim Murphy | For a more in-depth exploration of the Great Chicago Fire, The Great Fire by Jim Murphy provides a detailed and engaging account of the disaster, including its causes, impact on the city, and the heroic efforts of firefighters and citizens to save lives and rebuild. |
| I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 | Lauren Tarshis | The Children's Blizzard | David Laskin | If you enjoy historical survival stories, The Children's Blizzard offers a gripping account of a deadly snowstorm that struck the Great Plains in 1888, focusing on the experiences of children and families caught in the storm and the heroic efforts of rescuers to save lives. |
| Hush, Little Bunny | David Ezra Stein | Goodnight Moon | Margaret Wise Brown | If you enjoyed the soothing and comforting tone of Hush, Little Bunny, you might appreciate the classic bedtime story of Goodnight Moon, which also features a calming rhythm and gentle illustrations that help lull children to sleep. |
| Hush, Little Bunny | David Ezra Stein | Guess How Much I Love You | Sam McBratney | If you liked the loving relationship between the parent and child bunny in Hush, Little Bunny, you might enjoy Guess How Much I Love You, which also explores the bond between a parent and child through a heartwarming story and beautiful illustrations. |
| Hush, Little Bunny | David Ezra Stein | The Runaway Bunny | Margaret Wise Brown | If you enjoyed the theme of a parent's unconditional love in Hush, Little Bunny, you might appreciate The Runaway Bunny, another classic children's book that explores the unbreakable bond between a parent and child through a touching story and lovely illustrations. |
| The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde | Shannon Hale & Dean Hale | The Bad Guys | Aaron Blabey | If you enjoyed the humor and action-packed adventure of The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde, you might also like The Bad Guys, which features a group of reformed villains on a mission to do good and save the day, with plenty of laughs and excitement along the way. |
| The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde | Shannon Hale & Dean Hale | The Magic Misfits | Neil Patrick Harris | If you enjoyed the clever and resourceful protagonist of The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde, you might also enjoy The Magic Misfits, which follows a group of young magicians who use their skills to solve mysteries and outsmart the bad guys, with a touch of humor and heartwarming friendship. |
| The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde | Shannon Hale & Dean Hale | The Adventures of Captain Underpants | Dav Pilkey | If you enjoyed the silly and irreverent humor of The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde, you might also like The Adventures of Captain Underpants, which features two mischievous friends who turn their mean principal into a superhero with hilarious consequences, with plenty of potty humor and absurdity to keep you entertained. |
| All Girls | Emily Layden | The Interestings | Meg Wolitzer | If you enjoyed the exploration of female friendships and the coming-of-age themes in All Girls, 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. |
| All Girls | Emily Layden | The Ensemble | Aja Gabel | If you enjoyed the focus on a group of characters pursuing their passions and the examination of their relationships in All Girls, you might find The Ensemble engaging with its story of four musicians who form a string quartet and navigate their personal and professional lives over the course of several years. |
| All Girls | Emily Layden | The Female Persuasion | Meg Wolitzer | If you appreciated the exploration of feminism and the challenges faced by young women in All Girls, you might find The Female Persuasion thought-provoking with its story of a college student who becomes involved with a prominent feminist and grapples with questions of power, privilege, and activism. |
| Black Leopard, Red Wolf | Marlon James | The Fifth Season | N.K. Jemisin | If you enjoyed the immersive world-building and complex characters of Black Leopard, Red Wolf, you might appreciate The Fifth Season for its intricate magic system, vividly realized post-apocalyptic setting, and exploration of themes such as oppression, trauma, and survival. |
| Black Leopard, Red Wolf | Marlon James | The Water Dancer | Ta-Nehisi Coates | If you were captivated by Black Leopard, Red Wolf's exploration of African mythology and history, you might find The Water Dancer intriguing with its blend of magical realism and historical fiction, its examination of the legacy of slavery, and its lyrical prose. |
| Black Leopard, Red Wolf | Marlon James | The City We Became | N.K. Jemisin | If you enjoyed the inventive and imaginative storytelling of Black Leopard, Red Wolf, you might appreciate The City We Became for its unique premise (New York City comes alive as a sentient being), its diverse cast of characters, and its exploration of themes such as identity, community, and resistance. |
| Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep | Liz Kessler | Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | If you enjoyed the blend of fantasy and adventure in Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep, you might appreciate Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief for its engaging characters, action-packed plot, and incorporation of Greek mythology. |
| Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep | Liz Kessler | The Tail of Emily Windsnap | Liz Kessler | If you enjoyed the character of Emily Windsnap and her underwater adventures, you might enjoy reading the first book in the series, The Tail of Emily Windsnap, which introduces her world and her mermaid heritage. |
| Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep | Liz Kessler | The Secret of the Old Clock | Carolyn Keene | If you enjoyed the mystery and suspense elements in Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep, you might enjoy The Secret of the Old Clock, the first book in the Nancy Drew series, which follows the teenage detective as she solves a mystery involving a missing will. |
| Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need | Jessica Brody | On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft | Stephen King | If you enjoyed the practical advice and personal anecdotes in Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, you might appreciate Stephen King's On Writing, which offers a candid and inspiring look at the craft of writing, as well as the author's own journey to becoming a successful writer. |
| Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need | Jessica Brody | The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller | John Truby | If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to crafting compelling stories, The Anatomy of Story by John Truby might be a good fit. Like Save the Cat!, it breaks down the elements of storytelling and provides practical tools and exercises to help writers develop their skills. |
| Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need | Jessica Brody | Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life | Anne Lamott | If you appreciated the humorous and relatable tone of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, you might enjoy Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird, which offers a similar blend of writing advice and personal anecdotes. Lamott's book is also known for its emphasis on the importance of perseverance and self-compassion in the writing process. |
| Ray | Marianna Coppo | I Want My Hat Back | Jon Klassen | If you enjoyed the quirky and humorous illustrations in Ray, you might appreciate I Want My Hat Back for its similarly whimsical and charming artwork, as well as its playful and unexpected storyline. |
| Ray | Marianna Coppo | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you appreciated the creative and unconventional approach to storytelling in Ray, you might enjoy The Book with No Pictures for its interactive and engaging format that relies solely on the power of words to captivate and entertain readers of all ages. |
| Ray | Marianna Coppo | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you enjoyed the playful and imaginative tone of Ray, you might find The Day the Crayons Quit to be a delightful and humorous read, with its clever premise of crayons going on strike and its colorful and expressive illustrations. |
| Robot Farm | Gabe Polt | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams | If you enjoyed the humor and absurdity of Robot Farm, you might appreciate The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for its witty satire, zany characters, and irreverent take on science fiction tropes. |
| Robot Farm | Gabe Polt | The Cyberiad | Stanislaw Lem | If you were intrigued by Robot Farm's exploration of artificial intelligence and its implications for society, you might find The Cyberiad fascinating with its philosophical musings on the nature of consciousness, creativity, and the relationship between humans and machines. |
| Robot Farm | Gabe Polt | The Windup Girl | Paolo Bacigalupi | If you enjoyed the dystopian elements of Robot Farm, The Windup Girl offers a similarly bleak and thought-provoking vision of the future, exploring themes of genetic engineering, corporate power, and environmental collapse. |
| Everything | Emma Dodd | The Wonderful Things You Will Be | Emily Winfield Martin | If you enjoyed the heartwarming message of love and acceptance in Everything, you might appreciate The Wonderful Things You Will Be for its beautiful illustrations, lyrical prose, and celebration of a child's potential and uniqueness. |
| Everything | Emma Dodd | I Wish You More | Amy Krouse Rosenthal | If you were touched by the sentimentality and optimism of Everything, you might find I Wish You More endearing with its playful and uplifting wishes for a child's life, accompanied by charming illustrations and a joyful tone. |
| Everything | Emma Dodd | Love You Forever | Robert Munsch | If you appreciated the emotional resonance and tenderness of Everything, Love You Forever offers a poignant and timeless story of a mother's unconditional love for her child, exploring the themes of aging, loss, and the enduring bond between parent and child. |
| The Overstory: a Novel | Richard Powers | The Hidden Life of Trees | Peter Wohlleben | If you enjoyed the exploration of the interconnectedness of trees and the natural world in The Overstory, you might appreciate The Hidden Life of Trees for its fascinating insights into the complex and social lives of trees, and the ways in which they communicate and support each other. |
| The Overstory: a Novel | Richard Powers | Barkskins | Annie Proulx | If you were drawn to The Overstory's examination of humanity's relationship with the natural world, Barkskins offers a sweeping historical epic that explores the impact of colonialism, capitalism, and environmental destruction on the forests of North America, and the people who depend on them. |
| The Overstory: a Novel | Richard Powers | The Signature of All Things | Elizabeth Gilbert | If you enjoyed the richly detailed and character-driven storytelling of The Overstory, The Signature of All Things offers a similarly immersive and engaging narrative, following the life of a brilliant and unconventional botanist in the 19th century, and exploring themes of science, spirituality, and self-discovery. |
| Spaced Out | Stuart Gibbs | The Martian | Andy Weir | If you enjoyed the space setting and scientific elements of Spaced Out, The Martian offers a thrilling and scientifically accurate survival story set on Mars, with a witty and resourceful protagonist that will keep you engaged until the very end. |
| Spaced Out | Stuart Gibbs | Space Case | Stuart Gibbs | If you enjoyed the mystery and humor of Spaced Out, you might appreciate Space Case, also by Stuart Gibbs, which follows a group of kids living on a moon base who must solve a murder mystery. With its fast-paced plot, engaging characters, and clever twists, it's a fun and entertaining read. |
| Spaced Out | Stuart Gibbs | Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | If you enjoyed the space adventure and themes of leadership and teamwork in Spaced Out, Ender's Game offers a classic science fiction story about a young boy who is trained to become a military commander in a war against an alien race. With its complex characters, thought-provoking themes, and thrilling action, it's a must-read for any sci-fi fan. |
| Everything You Need for a Treehouse | Carter Higgins | The Giving Tree | Shel Silverstein | If you enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative nature of Everything You Need for a Treehouse, you might appreciate The Giving Tree for its timeless story of a tree's selfless love for a boy, and the profound lessons it imparts about the nature of giving and receiving. |
| Everything You Need for a Treehouse | Carter Higgins | The Secret Tree | Natalie Standiford | If you liked the theme of treehouses and the sense of adventure they inspire, you might enjoy The Secret Tree for its tale of a group of friends who discover a hidden treehouse in the woods, and the secrets and mysteries it holds. |
| Everything You Need for a Treehouse | Carter Higgins | The Treehouse Series | Andy Griffiths | If you enjoyed the idea of a treehouse as a place of wonder and imagination, you might like The Treehouse Series for its zany and hilarious stories of two friends who live in a treehouse filled with all sorts of crazy contraptions and adventures. |
| A Song Below Water | Bethany C. Morrow | Dread Nation | Justina Ireland | If you enjoyed the exploration of race and identity in a fantastical setting in A Song Below Water, Dread Nation offers a similar blend of historical fiction and fantasy, with a strong and complex protagonist fighting against the injustices of a society that seeks to control her. |
| A Song Below Water | Bethany C. Morrow | Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi | If you appreciated the incorporation of African mythology and folklore in A Song Below Water, Children of Blood and Bone offers a thrilling and magical adventure that draws on West African culture and traditions, with a cast of compelling characters fighting against oppression and injustice. |
| A Song Below Water | Bethany C. Morrow | The Gilded Ones | Namina Forna | If you enjoyed the exploration of power and discrimination in a fantastical world in A Song Below Water, The Gilded Ones offers a gripping and thought-provoking story that delves into themes of gender, identity, and belonging, with a fierce and determined protagonist fighting against a society that seeks to control her. |
| Wake Up, It's Easter! | James Krüss | The Easter Egg | Jan Brett | If you enjoyed the Easter theme of Wake Up, It's Easter!, you might appreciate The Easter Egg for its beautiful illustrations, heartwarming story, and celebration of the joy and wonder of the holiday. |
| Wake Up, It's Easter! | James Krüss | The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes | DuBose Heyward | If you liked the whimsical and charming tone of Wake Up, It's Easter!, you might find The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes delightful with its inspiring message of perseverance, clever plot, and endearing characters. |
| Wake Up, It's Easter! | James Krüss | The Story of the Easter Bunny | Katherine Tegen | If you enjoyed the focus on the Easter Bunny in Wake Up, It's Easter!, The Story of the Easter Bunny offers a heartwarming tale of how the Easter Bunny came to be, with lovely illustrations and a timeless message of kindness and generosity. |
| A Greyhound, a Groundhog | Emily Jenkins | The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! | Mo Willems | If you enjoyed the playful and humorous tone of A Greyhound, a Groundhog, you might also enjoy The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems. Both books feature animal characters with distinct personalities and use simple language and repetition to engage young readers. |
| A Greyhound, a Groundhog | Emily Jenkins | The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle | If you appreciated the charming illustrations and whimsical storytelling of A Greyhound, a Groundhog, you might also enjoy The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Both books are beloved classics that use colorful and imaginative illustrations to introduce young readers to the natural world. |
| A Greyhound, a Groundhog | Emily Jenkins | Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! | Mo Willems | If you enjoyed the interactive and engaging nature of A Greyhound, a Groundhog, you might also enjoy Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems. Both books encourage young readers to participate in the story and make choices, creating a fun and memorable reading experience. |