Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Those Darn Squirrels Fly South | Adam Rubin | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | If you enjoyed the humor and playful tone of Those Darn Squirrels Fly South, you might also enjoy Dragons Love Tacos, another children's book by the same author that features silly illustrations, absurd scenarios, and a lighthearted sense of fun. |
| Those Darn Squirrels Fly South | Adam Rubin | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you appreciated the whimsical and imaginative nature of Those Darn Squirrels Fly South, you might find The Day the Crayons Quit to be a similarly creative and entertaining read, with its clever premise, colorful illustrations, and humorous dialogue. |
| Those Darn Squirrels Fly South | Adam Rubin | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you enjoyed the irreverent and unexpected humor of Those Darn Squirrels Fly South, you might also enjoy The Book with No Pictures, which uses clever wordplay and interactive elements to engage young readers and subvert their expectations. |
| The Secret of Shazam! | Christy Webster | Wonder Woman: Warbringer | Leigh Bardugo | If you enjoyed the superhero elements and strong female protagonist in The Secret of Shazam!, you might also enjoy Wonder Woman: Warbringer, which features a teenage Diana Prince and explores themes of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice. |
| The Secret of Shazam! | Christy Webster | Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal | G. Willow Wilson | If you appreciated the coming-of-age story and diverse representation in The Secret of Shazam!, you might also enjoy Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal, which follows Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teenager who gains shape-shifting powers and navigates the challenges of being a Muslim superhero in America. |
| The Secret of Shazam! | Christy Webster | The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 1: Squirrel Power | Ryan North and Erica Henderson | If you enjoyed the humor and lighthearted tone of The Secret of Shazam!, you might also enjoy The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 1: Squirrel Power, which features a quirky and relatable protagonist with the ability to communicate with squirrels, and combines superhero action with witty dialogue and pop culture references. |
| Swim, Mo, Swim! | David A. Adler | Froggy Learns to Swim | Jonathan London | If you enjoyed the story of Mo's determination to learn how to swim, you might also enjoy Froggy Learns to Swim, which follows the adventures of a young frog who is afraid of the water but learns to overcome his fear with the help of his supportive family and friends. |
| Swim, Mo, Swim! | David A. Adler | Swimmy | Leo Lionni | If you appreciated the aquatic theme of Swim, Mo, Swim!, you might enjoy Swimmy, a classic children's book that tells the story of a small black fish who uses his ingenuity and bravery to protect his school from danger. |
| Swim, Mo, Swim! | David A. Adler | The Snail and the Whale | Julia Donaldson | If you enjoyed the emphasis on perseverance and adventure in Swim, Mo, Swim!, you might also enjoy The Snail and the Whale, which follows the journey of a tiny snail who hitches a ride on the tail of a humpback whale and sees the world from a new perspective. |
| The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | Wishtree | Katherine Applegate | If you enjoyed the heartwarming and poignant story of The One and Only Ivan, you might appreciate Wishtree for its similar themes of friendship, kindness, and compassion, as well as its unique perspective from the point of view of a tree. |
| The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane | Kate DiCamillo | If you were moved by the emotional depth and empathy of The One and Only Ivan, you might find The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane a compelling read with its exploration of love, loss, and the transformative power of compassion, as well as its beautiful illustrations. |
| The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | Charlotte's Web | E.B. White | If you enjoyed the animal characters and their unique perspectives in The One and Only Ivan, you might appreciate Charlotte's Web for its timeless story of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice, as well as its charming and memorable characters. |
| Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider | Megan McDonald | The Spiderwick Chronicles | Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi | If you enjoyed the creepy-crawly aspect of Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider, you might like The Spiderwick Chronicles for its fantastical creatures, magical world-building, and engaging storytelling that will keep you on the edge of your seat. |
| Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider | Megan McDonald | Charlotte's Web | E.B. White | If you enjoyed the theme of friendship between a human and an arachnid in Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider, you might appreciate Charlotte's Web for its heartwarming story, lovable characters, and timeless message about the power of love and loyalty. |
| Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider | Megan McDonald | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel | Jeff Kinney | If you enjoyed the humor and relatable protagonist in Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider, you might enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel for its hilarious illustrations, witty writing, and entertaining story about middle school life and romance. |
| Daniel Goes to School | Becky Friedman | Llama Llama Misses Mama | Anna Dewdney | If you enjoyed the theme of starting school and the emotional challenges that come with it, Llama Llama Misses Mama is a heartwarming story that explores the same topic with relatable characters and beautiful illustrations. |
| Daniel Goes to School | Becky Friedman | The Kissing Hand | Audrey Penn | The Kissing Hand is another classic children's book that deals with the anxiety of starting school. It features a lovable raccoon named Chester who learns a special trick from his mother to help him feel better when he misses her. |
| Daniel Goes to School | Becky Friedman | First Day Jitters | Julie Danneberg | First Day Jitters is a humorous and relatable story about a new student who is nervous about starting school. It has a surprising twist at the end that will make readers smile and feel more confident about their own first day. |
| Don't Call Me Bear! | Aaron Blabey | The True Story of the Three Little Pigs | Jon Scieszka | If you enjoyed the humorous and irreverent tone of Don't Call Me Bear!, you might appreciate The True Story of the Three Little Pigs for its clever retelling of a classic fairy tale from the perspective of the Big Bad Wolf. |
| Don't Call Me Bear! | Aaron Blabey | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you liked the colorful and playful illustrations in Don't Call Me Bear!, you might enjoy The Day the Crayons Quit for its imaginative premise of crayons going on strike and the creative ways they express their grievances. |
| Don't Call Me Bear! | Aaron Blabey | I Want My Hat Back | Jon Klassen | If you appreciated the surprise twist at the end of Don't Call Me Bear!, you might find I Want My Hat Back intriguing with its deadpan humor, minimalist illustrations, and unexpected resolution. |
| The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines | Mike Berenstain | Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site | Sherri Duskey Rinker | If you enjoyed the focus on big machines and construction in The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines, you might also enjoy Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, which features a variety of construction vehicles and their jobs in a fun and engaging way. |
| The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines | Mike Berenstain | Little Blue Truck | Alice Schertle | If you liked the emphasis on teamwork and friendship in The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines, you might enjoy Little Blue Truck, which also features a group of vehicles working together to solve a problem and emphasizes the importance of kindness and helping others. |
| The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines | Mike Berenstain | The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up | Joanna Cole | If you enjoyed the educational aspect of The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines, The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up offers a fun and informative story about recycling and taking care of the environment, featuring the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her class on a field trip adventure. |
| The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant | Jean de Brunhoff | Corduroy | Don Freeman | If you enjoyed the charming and heartwarming story of Babar, you might also enjoy Corduroy, a classic children's book that tells the story of a teddy bear's adventure in a department store. Both books feature lovable animal protagonists and themes of friendship and adventure. |
| The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant | Jean de Brunhoff | Madeline | Ludwig Bemelmans | If you appreciated the whimsical and imaginative storytelling of Babar, you might also enjoy Madeline, a beloved children's book that follows the adventures of a young girl in a Parisian boarding school. Both books feature vivid illustrations, memorable characters, and a sense of wonder and magic. |
| The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant | Jean de Brunhoff | The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle | If you enjoyed the colorful and playful illustrations of Babar, you might also enjoy The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a classic children's book that tells the story of a caterpillar's journey to become a butterfly. Both books feature vibrant and engaging artwork that captures the imagination of young readers. |
| Sleep Tight, Snow White: 15 Bewitching Bedtime Rhymes | Jen Arena | Goodnight Moon | Margaret Wise Brown | If you enjoyed the soothing and calming nature of Sleep Tight, Snow White, you might appreciate the classic bedtime story of Goodnight Moon, which also features a gentle and repetitive rhyme scheme that lulls young readers to sleep. |
| Sleep Tight, Snow White: 15 Bewitching Bedtime Rhymes | Jen Arena | Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak | If you enjoyed the imaginative and fantastical elements of Sleep Tight, Snow White, you might enjoy the classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are, which also features a young protagonist who embarks on a magical adventure in a world of monsters and imagination. |
| Sleep Tight, Snow White: 15 Bewitching Bedtime Rhymes | Jen Arena | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the playful and whimsical nature of Sleep Tight, Snow White, you might appreciate the zany and mischievous antics of the titular feline in The Cat in the Hat, which also features a fun and rhyming narrative that engages young readers. |
| We Are Totally Normal | Rahul Kanakia | The Art of Being Normal | Lisa Williamson | If you enjoyed the exploration of identity and self-discovery in We Are Totally Normal, The Art of Being Normal offers a similar coming-of-age story that delves into themes of gender, sexuality, and acceptance, with a diverse cast of characters and a heartfelt narrative. |
| We Are Totally Normal | Rahul Kanakia | I'll Give You The Sun | Jandy Nelson | If you appreciated the introspective and emotional journey of We Are Totally Normal, I'll Give You The Sun might be a good fit with its lyrical prose, complex characters, and exploration of family, love, and loss, as well as themes of self-discovery and acceptance. |
| We Are Totally Normal | Rahul Kanakia | The Gravity of Us | Phil Stamper | If you enjoyed the exploration of relationships and identity in We Are Totally Normal, The Gravity of Us offers a contemporary YA romance that delves into themes of family, mental health, and social media, with a diverse cast of characters and a heartwarming story of love and acceptance. |
| Be a Friend | Salina Yoon | The Invisible Boy | Trudy Ludwig | If you enjoyed the theme of friendship and acceptance in Be a Friend, you might appreciate The Invisible Boy for its heartwarming story about a boy who feels invisible and the kindness of a new friend who helps him feel seen and valued. |
| Be a Friend | Salina Yoon | Strictly No Elephants | Lisa Mantchev | If you liked the emphasis on friendship and inclusivity in Be a Friend, you might enjoy Strictly No Elephants for its charming story about a boy and his pet elephant who are excluded from a pet club, but find a way to create their own inclusive community with other unique pets and their owners. |
| Be a Friend | Salina Yoon | The Rabbit Listened | Cori Doerrfeld | If you appreciated the message of empathy and understanding in Be a Friend, you might find The Rabbit Listened touching with its story about a young child who experiences a difficult situation and the different animals who try to help, but it's the rabbit who simply listens and offers comfort that makes all the difference. |
| A Silent Death | Peter May | The Dry | Jane Harper | If you enjoyed the atmospheric setting and the intricate plot of A Silent Death, you might appreciate The Dry for its gripping mystery, vivid portrayal of a small Australian town, and exploration of the impact of drought on the community. |
| A Silent Death | Peter May | The Crossing Places | Elly Griffiths | If you were captivated by the forensic elements and the complex relationships between the characters in A Silent Death, you might find The Crossing Places intriguing with its archaeologist protagonist, atmospheric setting in Norfolk, and exploration of the intersection between history and crime. |
| A Silent Death | Peter May | The Cuckoo's Calling | Robert Galbraith | If you enjoyed the detective work and the character development in A Silent Death, The Cuckoo's Calling offers a compelling mystery that follows private investigator Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott as they investigate the death of a supermodel, providing a nuanced and engaging portrayal of the London fashion industry. |
| Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet: a Novel | Jamie Ford | Snow Falling on Cedars | David Guterson | If you enjoyed the historical setting and themes of racial tension in Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Snow Falling on Cedars offers a similarly poignant and beautifully written story set in a small Pacific Northwest town during World War II, exploring the impact of war and prejudice on a community. |
| Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet: a Novel | Jamie Ford | The Joy Luck Club | Amy Tan | If you appreciated the exploration of cultural identity and family relationships in Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, The Joy Luck Club offers a moving and insightful portrayal of the lives of Chinese-American women and their immigrant mothers, examining the complexities of mother-daughter bonds and the challenges of assimilation. |
| Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet: a Novel | Jamie Ford | The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | If you enjoyed the emotional depth and historical backdrop of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, The Nightingale offers a gripping and heart-wrenching story set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, exploring the bravery and sacrifices of women in wartime and the enduring power of family bonds. |
| Never Let Me Go | Kazuo Ishiguro | The Handmaid's Tale | Margaret Atwood | If you enjoyed the dystopian elements and the exploration of societal issues in Never Let Me Go, The Handmaid's Tale offers a similarly thought-provoking and unsettling story that delves into themes of gender, power, and control. |
| Never Let Me Go | Kazuo Ishiguro | The Giver | Lois Lowry | If you appreciated the coming-of-age story and the examination of what it means to be human in Never Let Me Go, The Giver offers a similar exploration of identity, memory, and the consequences of societal conformity in a dystopian world. |
| Never Let Me Go | Kazuo Ishiguro | Station Eleven | Emily St. John Mandel | If you enjoyed the melancholic and introspective tone of Never Let Me Go, Station Eleven offers a haunting and beautifully written story that explores the fragility of human civilization, the power of art, and the importance of human connection in the face of disaster. |
| Curious George Rides a Bike | H. A. Rey | Caps for Sale | Esphyr Slobodkina | If you enjoyed the playful and mischievous nature of Curious George, you might appreciate Caps for Sale for its whimsical illustrations, humorous storytelling, and memorable characters. |
| Curious George Rides a Bike | H. A. Rey | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the colorful and imaginative illustrations of Curious George, you might find The Cat in the Hat delightful with its zany characters, rhyming text, and playful tone. |
| Curious George Rides a Bike | H. A. Rey | Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak | If you enjoyed the adventurous spirit of Curious George, you might appreciate Where the Wild Things Are for its imaginative world-building, relatable protagonist, and themes of imagination and self-discovery. |
| How to Ride a Dragon's Storm: The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup the Viking | Cressida Cowell | The Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | If you enjoyed the adventurous and humorous tone of How to Ride a Dragon's Storm, you might also enjoy The Lightning Thief, which features a young protagonist on a quest to save the world of Greek gods and monsters, with plenty of action, humor, and mythology. |
| How to Ride a Dragon's Storm: The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup the Viking | Cressida Cowell | The Hobbit | J.R.R. Tolkien | If you enjoyed the epic fantasy world-building and the theme of unlikely heroes in How to Ride a Dragon's Storm, you might also enjoy The Hobbit, which follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who sets out on an adventure with a group of dwarves to reclaim their treasure from a dragon. |