Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build, Dogs, Build: a Tall Tail | James Horvath | Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site | Sherri Duskey Rinker | If you enjoyed the construction theme and the anthropomorphic characters in Build, Dogs, Build, you might also enjoy Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, which features a similar cast of vehicles and a soothing bedtime story format. |
| Build, Dogs, Build: a Tall Tail | James Horvath | Mighty, Mighty Construction Site | Sherri Duskey Rinker | If you liked the teamwork and problem-solving aspects of Build, Dogs, Build, you might appreciate Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, which features the same lovable construction vehicles working together to complete a big job. |
| Build, Dogs, Build: a Tall Tail | James Horvath | Digger, Dozer, Dumper | Hope Vestergaard | If you enjoyed the variety of construction vehicles and their unique roles in Build, Dogs, Build, you might also enjoy Digger, Dozer, Dumper, which features a wide range of vehicles and their specific functions in a fun and educational way. |
| Dig In! | Cindy Jenson-Elliott | Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt | Kate Messner | If you enjoyed Dig In!'s exploration of the natural world and gardening, you might appreciate Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt for its lyrical prose, beautiful illustrations, and informative look at the interconnectedness of the ecosystem. |
| Dig In! | Cindy Jenson-Elliott | The Curious Garden | Peter Brown | If you were captivated by Dig In!'s message of environmental stewardship and the transformative power of nature, you might find The Curious Garden inspiring with its charming story of a boy who brings life to a drab cityscape through his love of gardening. |
| Dig In! | Cindy Jenson-Elliott | The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett | If you enjoyed Dig In!'s focus on the healing and restorative properties of nature, The Secret Garden offers a timeless classic that explores the transformative power of a neglected garden on the lives of its caretakers, providing a heartwarming and uplifting reading experience. |
| The Abominables | Eva Ibbotson | The Secret of Platform 13 | Eva Ibbotson | If you enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative world-building in The Abominables, you might appreciate The Secret of Platform 13 for its charming characters, magical setting, and delightful adventure that will transport you to a world of enchantment. |
| The Abominables | Eva Ibbotson | The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill | If you were captivated by The Abominables' heartwarming story and endearing characters, you might find The Girl Who Drank the Moon a delightful read with its lyrical prose, memorable characters, and themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of stories. |
| The Abominables | Eva Ibbotson | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the sense of adventure and mystery in The Abominables, The Mysterious Benedict Society might be a great fit for you with its clever puzzles, thrilling plot, and lovable characters who band together to save the world from a sinister threat. |
| The Worst Best Man: a Novel | Mia Sosa | The Wedding Date | Jasmine Guillory | If you enjoyed the romantic comedy elements of The Worst Best Man, you might appreciate The Wedding Date for its charming characters, witty banter, and heartwarming story of unexpected love. |
| The Worst Best Man: a Novel | Mia Sosa | The Kiss Quotient | Helen Hoang | If you enjoyed the diverse representation and steamy romance in The Worst Best Man, you might enjoy The Kiss Quotient for its unique premise, endearing characters, and exploration of neurodiversity and sexuality. |
| The Worst Best Man: a Novel | Mia Sosa | The Hating Game | Sally Thorne | If you enjoyed the enemies-to-lovers trope and workplace setting in The Worst Best Man, you might enjoy The Hating Game for its witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and entertaining plot that keeps you hooked until the end. |
| There's an Alligator Under My Bed | Mercer Mayer | Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak | If you enjoyed the imaginative and playful nature of There's an Alligator Under My Bed, you might also enjoy Where the Wild Things Are, a classic children's book that explores the power of imagination and the wildness within us all. |
| There's an Alligator Under My Bed | Mercer Mayer | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss | If you appreciated the humor and mischief in There's an Alligator Under My Bed, you might also enjoy The Cat in the Hat, another beloved children's book that features a mischievous character who wreaks havoc on a household. |
| There's an Alligator Under My Bed | Mercer Mayer | The Monster at the End of This Book | Jon Stone | If you enjoyed the suspense and surprise in There's an Alligator Under My Bed, you might also enjoy The Monster at the End of This Book, a fun and interactive story that features a lovable monster who is afraid of what might be waiting at the end of the book. |
| Gangsta Granny | David Walliams | Mr. Stink | David Walliams | If you enjoyed Gangsta Granny's heartwarming and humorous story of unlikely friendships, you might appreciate Mr. Stink for its similar themes of kindness, acceptance, and the power of human connection. |
| Gangsta Granny | David Walliams | The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams | If you appreciated Gangsta Granny's exploration of identity and self-expression, you might enjoy The Boy in the Dress for its uplifting and empowering story of a boy who loves fashion and challenges gender norms. |
| Gangsta Granny | David Walliams | Wonder | R.J. Palacio | If you enjoyed Gangsta Granny's message of empathy and understanding, you might find Wonder compelling with its poignant and inspiring story of a boy with facial differences who learns to navigate the challenges of middle school and discover the beauty of diversity. |
| Dragon's Fat Cat | Dav Pilkey | Dog Man | Dav Pilkey | If you enjoyed the humor and cartoonish illustrations of Dragon's Fat Cat, you might also enjoy Dog Man, another series by Dav Pilkey that features a lovable canine cop who fights crime and saves the day with his human partner. |
| Dragon's Fat Cat | Dav Pilkey | Bad Kitty | Nick Bruel | If you liked the mischievous antics of Dragon's Fat Cat, you might enjoy Bad Kitty, a series by Nick Bruel that follows the adventures of a feisty feline who gets into all sorts of trouble and learns valuable lessons along the way. |
| Dragon's Fat Cat | Dav Pilkey | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the playful and whimsical tone of Dragon's Fat Cat, you might appreciate The Cat in the Hat, a classic children's book by Dr. Seuss that features a mischievous cat who brings chaos and fun to the lives of two bored children on a rainy day. |
| Sourdough: a Novel | Robin Sloan | Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore | Robin Sloan | If you enjoyed Robin Sloan's writing style and quirky characters in Sourdough, you might appreciate Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore for its blend of mystery, technology, and bookishness, as well as its exploration of the intersection between old and new knowledge. |
| Sourdough: a Novel | Robin Sloan | The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake | Aimee Bender | If you were drawn to Sourdough's magical realism and exploration of the relationship between food and emotion, you might find The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake intriguing with its protagonist's ability to taste emotions in food, and its poignant examination of family dynamics and growing up. |
| Sourdough: a Novel | Robin Sloan | The City We Became | N.K. Jemisin | If you enjoyed the fantastical elements of Sourdough and its portrayal of a city as a living entity, you might appreciate The City We Became for its imaginative world-building, diverse cast of characters, and exploration of identity, community, and urbanism. |
| Slacker | Gordon Korman | Restart | Gordon Korman | If you enjoyed the humor and relatable characters in Slacker, you might appreciate Restart for its engaging story of a bully who gets a second chance to make things right, with a similar blend of humor and heart. |
| Slacker | Gordon Korman | The Losers Club | Andrew Clements | If you liked the school setting and themes of friendship and self-discovery in Slacker, you might enjoy The Losers Club, which follows a group of misfits who bond over their love of reading and learn to stand up for themselves. |
| Slacker | Gordon Korman | The Terrible Two | Mac Barnett and Jory John | If you appreciated the pranks and humor in Slacker, you might find The Terrible Two entertaining, as it follows two pranksters who team up to pull off the ultimate prank on their school's principal, with plenty of laughs along the way. |
| Look, It's Raining | Mathieu Pierloot | The Elegance of the Hedgehog | Muriel Barbery | If you enjoyed the introspective and philosophical nature of Look, It's Raining, you might appreciate The Elegance of the Hedgehog for its exploration of the inner lives of its characters and its examination of the human condition. |
| Look, It's Raining | Mathieu Pierloot | The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry | Rachel Joyce | If you enjoyed the journey of self-discovery in Look, It's Raining, you might enjoy The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry for its poignant exploration of life's purpose and the transformative power of human connection. |
| Look, It's Raining | Mathieu Pierloot | The Light Between Oceans | M.L. Stedman | If you appreciated the emotional depth and complex relationships in Look, It's Raining, you might enjoy The Light Between Oceans for its exploration of love, loss, and the consequences of difficult choices. |
| Flowers for Algernon | Daniel Keyes | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | Mark Haddon | If you enjoyed the exploration of the human mind and the challenges of living with a cognitive disability in Flowers for Algernon, you might appreciate The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time for its unique perspective, engaging protagonist, and heartwarming story of self-discovery. |
| Flowers for Algernon | Daniel Keyes | The Speed of Dark | Elizabeth Moon | If you were moved by the themes of identity, intelligence, and social acceptance in Flowers for Algernon, you might find The Speed of Dark thought-provoking with its exploration of autism, genetic engineering, and the struggle for self-determination in a world that values conformity. |
| Flowers for Algernon | Daniel Keyes | The Memory Keeper's Daughter | Kim Edwards | If you appreciated the emotional depth and character development in Flowers for Algernon, you might enjoy The Memory Keeper's Daughter for its poignant exploration of family secrets, love, and loss, and its examination of the impact of our choices on those we care about. |
| Triptych: a Novel | Karin Slaughter | The Silent Wife | Karin Slaughter | If you enjoyed Karin Slaughter's writing style and the suspenseful plot of Triptych, you might appreciate The Silent Wife for its gripping story, complex characters, and exploration of the dark side of human nature. |
| Triptych: a Novel | Karin Slaughter | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Stieg Larsson | If you were captivated by the crime and mystery elements of Triptych, you might find The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo intriguing with its intricate plot, flawed yet compelling characters, and exploration of social issues such as violence against women and corruption. |
| Triptych: a Novel | Karin Slaughter | The Reversal | Michael Connelly | If you enjoyed the legal and procedural aspects of Triptych, The Reversal offers a captivating story that delves into the complexities of the justice system, providing an intellectually stimulating and immersive reading experience. |
| Upside-Down Magic | Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins | The School for Good and Evil | Soman Chainani | If you enjoyed the magical school setting and the themes of friendship and self-discovery in Upside-Down Magic, you might also enjoy The School for Good and Evil, which explores similar themes in a fantastical world where students are trained to become fairy tale heroes and villains. |
| Upside-Down Magic | Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Rick Riordan | If you enjoyed the mix of humor, adventure, and magic in Upside-Down Magic, you might also enjoy Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which follows the adventures of a demigod who discovers his true identity and embarks on a quest to save the world of Greek gods and monsters. |
| Upside-Down Magic | Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins | The Unadoptables | Hana Tooke | If you enjoyed the diverse cast of characters and the themes of acceptance and belonging in Upside-Down Magic, you might also enjoy The Unadoptables, which follows the adventures of five orphans with unique talents who escape their cruel orphanage and embark on a journey to find their true home. |
| Big Book of the Berenstain Bears | Stan & Jan Berenstain | Little Critter Storybook Collection | Mercer Mayer | If you enjoyed the wholesome family values and charming illustrations of the Berenstain Bears, you might also enjoy the Little Critter series by Mercer Mayer, which features relatable stories about family, friends, and growing up, with lovable animal characters and colorful illustrations. |
| Big Book of the Berenstain Bears | Stan & Jan Berenstain | Frog and Toad Storybook Treasury | Arnold Lobel | If you enjoyed the heartwarming stories and gentle humor of the Berenstain Bears, you might also enjoy the Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel, which features endearing tales of friendship, kindness, and everyday adventures, with charming illustrations and relatable characters. |
| Big Book of the Berenstain Bears | Stan & Jan Berenstain | Curious George Treasury | H.A. Rey | If you enjoyed the playful and mischievous antics of the Berenstain Bears, you might also enjoy the Curious George series by H.A. Rey, which features a lovable monkey who always manages to get into trouble, with colorful illustrations and fun-filled adventures that will delight readers of all ages. |
| Dogs in the Dead of Night | Mary Pope Osborne | The Magic Tree House: Night of the Ninjas | Mary Pope Osborne | If you enjoyed Dogs in the Dead of Night's blend of adventure and magic, you might appreciate Night of the Ninjas, another book in the Magic Tree House series, which follows Jack and Annie as they travel to ancient Japan and encounter ninjas, samurais, and dragons. |
| Dogs in the Dead of Night | Mary Pope Osborne | The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | If you were moved by Dogs in the Dead of Night's exploration of the bond between humans and animals, you might find The One and Only Ivan touching with its heartwarming story of a gorilla who learns to express himself through art and forms a deep connection with a young girl. |
| Dogs in the Dead of Night | Mary Pope Osborne | Because of Winn-Dixie | Kate DiCamillo | If you enjoyed Dogs in the Dead of Night's portrayal of the special relationship between a child and their pet, you might appreciate Because of Winn-Dixie, a heartwarming story of a young girl who adopts a stray dog and discovers the power of friendship, forgiveness, and community. |
| My Hero Academia. 12: The Test | Kōhei Horikoshi | Naruto, Vol. 1: Uzumaki Naruto | Masashi Kishimoto | If you enjoyed the action-packed and character-driven story of My Hero Academia, you might also enjoy Naruto, which follows the journey of a young ninja as he strives to become the strongest in his village, facing challenges and making friends along the way. |
| My Hero Academia. 12: The Test | Kōhei Horikoshi | Haikyu!!, Vol. 1: Hinata and Kageyama | Haruichi Furudate | If you enjoyed the underdog story and the focus on teamwork and perseverance in My Hero Academia, you might also enjoy Haikyu!!, which follows the journey of a high school volleyball team as they work together to become the best in Japan, overcoming their weaknesses and learning to trust each other. |
| My Hero Academia. 12: The Test | Kōhei Horikoshi | One-Punch Man, Vol. 1 | ONE and Yusuke Murata | If you enjoyed the humor and the superhero theme in My Hero Academia, you might also enjoy One-Punch Man, which follows the story of a hero who can defeat any enemy with a single punch, but struggles with the boredom and lack of challenge that comes with his immense power. |
| Ninja in the Kitchen | Luke Flowers | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | If you enjoyed the humor and playful illustrations in Ninja in the Kitchen, you might also enjoy Dragons Love Tacos for its silly premise, colorful artwork, and engaging storytelling that will delight readers of all ages. |
| Ninja in the Kitchen | Luke Flowers | The Monster at the End of This Book | Jon Stone | If you appreciated the interactive and engaging nature of Ninja in the Kitchen, you might find The Monster at the End of This Book to be a fun and entertaining read with its clever use of metafiction, lovable characters, and surprise ending. |