Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Friends, New Friends | Natasha Bouchard | The Day You Begin | Jacqueline Woodson | If you enjoyed the theme of making new friends and overcoming differences in Old Friends, New Friends, you might appreciate The Day You Begin for its poignant exploration of diversity, empathy, and finding the courage to be yourself. |
| Old Friends, New Friends | Natasha Bouchard | The Name Jar | Yangsook Choi | If you were touched by the message of acceptance and identity in Old Friends, New Friends, you might find The Name Jar engaging with its story of a Korean girl who struggles to fit in at her new school in America and learns to embrace her heritage and name. |
| Old Friends, New Friends | Natasha Bouchard | Enemy Pie | Derek Munson | If you enjoyed the heartwarming tone and lesson of friendship in Old Friends, New Friends, Enemy Pie offers a similar message of overcoming differences and building relationships, as a boy learns to see his enemy in a new light and discovers the power of kindness and understanding. |
| Algériennes: the Forgotten Women of the Algerian Revolution | Swann Meralli | The Wretched of the Earth | Frantz Fanon | If you were interested in the Algerian Revolution and its impact on society, you might appreciate The Wretched of the Earth, a seminal work on decolonization, racism, and the psychological effects of colonization on both the colonizer and the colonized. |
| Algériennes: the Forgotten Women of the Algerian Revolution | Swann Meralli | The Second Sex | Simone de Beauvoir | If you were intrigued by the role of women in the Algerian Revolution, you might find The Second Sex thought-provoking with its examination of the social and cultural construction of femininity, the impact of patriarchy on women's lives, and the struggle for women's liberation. |
| Algériennes: the Forgotten Women of the Algerian Revolution | Swann Meralli | A Savage War of Peace: Algeria 1954-1962 | Alistair Horne | If you enjoyed learning about the Algerian Revolution, A Savage War of Peace provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the conflict, its causes, and its consequences, shedding light on the political, social, and cultural dynamics of the time. |
| Beauty and the Beast | Cynthia Rylant | Ella Enchanted | Gail Carson Levine | If you enjoyed the fairy tale elements of Beauty and the Beast, you might appreciate Ella Enchanted for its imaginative retelling of Cinderella, featuring a strong-willed heroine, magical creatures, and a charming romance. |
| Beauty and the Beast | Cynthia Rylant | Beastly | Alex Flinn | If you were intrigued by the theme of transformation in Beauty and the Beast, you might find Beastly interesting with its modern-day setting, teenage protagonist, and exploration of the consequences of superficiality and cruelty. |
| Beauty and the Beast | Cynthia Rylant | The Goose Girl | Shannon Hale | If you enjoyed the fairy tale elements and the strong female protagonist in Beauty and the Beast, The Goose Girl offers a captivating story of a princess who must use her wits and her magical abilities to reclaim her rightful place as queen, featuring a richly imagined world and a touching romance. |
| Wolf Hall: a Novel | Hilary Mantel | Bring Up the Bodies | Hilary Mantel | As the second book in Mantel's Thomas Cromwell trilogy, Bring Up the Bodies continues the story of Wolf Hall with its rich historical detail, complex characters, and exploration of power and politics in Tudor England. |
| Wolf Hall: a Novel | Hilary Mantel | The Name of the Rose | Umberto Eco | If you enjoyed the historical setting and intricate plot of Wolf Hall, The Name of the Rose offers a similarly immersive experience with its exploration of medieval monastic life, murder mystery, and philosophical themes. |
| Wolf Hall: a Novel | Hilary Mantel | The Mirror and the Light | Hilary Mantel | As the final book in Mantel's Thomas Cromwell trilogy, The Mirror and the Light provides a satisfying conclusion to the story begun in Wolf Hall, with its masterful prose, vivid characters, and exploration of the nature of power and loyalty. |
| Ruth Objects: the Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Doreen Rappaport | My Own Words | Ruth Bader Ginsburg | If you enjoyed learning about Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and career in Ruth Objects, you might appreciate reading her own words in this collection of writings, speeches, and opinions that provide insight into her legal philosophy, personal values, and advocacy for gender equality and social justice. |
| Ruth Objects: the Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Doreen Rappaport | Becoming | Michelle Obama | If you were inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's determination and achievements, you might find Michelle Obama's memoir compelling with its candid reflections on her upbringing, education, and role as First Lady, as well as her commitment to empowering women and promoting education and health. |
| Ruth Objects: the Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Doreen Rappaport | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | Rebecca Skloot | If you were interested in the intersection of science, ethics, and social justice in Ruth Objects, you might enjoy this nonfiction book that explores the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cancer cells were used without her knowledge for medical research, raising questions about consent, ownership, and exploitation. |
| My Best Friend, Sometimes | Naomi Danis | The Invisible Boy | Trudy Ludwig | If you enjoyed the theme of friendship in My Best Friend, Sometimes, you might appreciate The Invisible Boy for its exploration of the power of kindness, empathy, and inclusion in building meaningful relationships. |
| My Best Friend, Sometimes | Naomi Danis | Enemy Pie | Derek Munson | If you liked the idea of resolving conflicts and misunderstandings in My Best Friend, Sometimes, you might find Enemy Pie engaging with its humorous and heartwarming story of a boy who learns to turn his enemy into a friend through a secret recipe. |
| My Best Friend, Sometimes | Naomi Danis | The Name Jar | Yangsook Choi | If you appreciated the message of acceptance and identity in My Best Friend, Sometimes, The Name Jar offers a poignant and relatable story of a Korean girl who struggles to fit in at her new school and decides to choose a new name, only to realize the value of her own name and heritage. |
| Search for the Lightning Dragon | Tracey West | Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon | Tracey West | If you enjoyed the adventure and fantasy elements of Search for the Lightning Dragon, you might appreciate Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon for its engaging characters, magical creatures, and exciting plot that follows a group of dragon masters on a quest to save the kingdom. |
| Search for the Lightning Dragon | Tracey West | The Dragonet Prophecy | Tui T. Sutherland | If you were captivated by the dragon lore and mythology in Search for the Lightning Dragon, you might find The Dragonet Prophecy intriguing with its unique world-building, complex characters, and epic battle between dragon tribes. |
| Search for the Lightning Dragon | Tracey West | Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir | Tui T. Sutherland | If you enjoyed the themes of friendship and loyalty in Search for the Lightning Dragon, Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir offers a thrilling story that follows a young dragon prince on a dangerous mission to find his missing mother, while navigating political intrigue and personal challenges. |
| The Locker Ate Lucy! | Jack Chabert | The Haunted Library | Dori Hillestad Butler | If you enjoyed the spooky and mysterious elements of The Locker Ate Lucy!, you might also enjoy The Haunted Library, which features a ghostly librarian and a young detective who must solve a supernatural mystery. |
| The Locker Ate Lucy! | Jack Chabert | The Monster Detector | Ellen Potter | If you liked the humor and adventure in The Locker Ate Lucy!, you might enjoy The Monster Detector, which follows a young inventor and her friends as they use their gadgets to track down and capture monsters in their town. |
| The Locker Ate Lucy! | Jack Chabert | The Ghost in Apartment 2R | Denise Vega | If you enjoyed the theme of a haunted object in The Locker Ate Lucy!, you might like The Ghost in Apartment 2R, which features a young girl who discovers a ghostly presence in her new apartment and must uncover the truth behind the haunting. |
| The Three Billy Goats Buenos | Susan Middleton Elya | The Three Little Tamales | Eric A. Kimmel | If you enjoyed the bilingual and multicultural elements of The Three Billy Goats Buenos, you might appreciate The Three Little Tamales for its similar use of Spanish and English, as well as its humorous retelling of a classic fairy tale with a Mexican twist. |
| The Three Billy Goats Buenos | Susan Middleton Elya | The Three Little Javelinas | Susan Lowell | If you liked the animal characters and Southwest setting of The Three Billy Goats Buenos, you might enjoy The Three Little Javelinas for its use of desert animals and Native American folklore, as well as its themes of resourcefulness and perseverance. |
| The Three Billy Goats Buenos | Susan Middleton Elya | The Three Billy Goats Gruff | Paul Galdone | If you enjoyed the original story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff, you might appreciate this classic retelling by Paul Galdone, which features his signature illustrations and stays true to the original tale while still being accessible to young readers. |
| Ugly Fish | Kara LaReau | I Want My Hat Back | Jon Klassen | If you enjoyed the dark humor and unexpected twist in Ugly Fish, you might appreciate I Want My Hat Back for its deadpan humor, minimalist illustrations, and clever storytelling that will keep you guessing until the end. |
| Ugly Fish | Kara LaReau | The Pout-Pout Fish | Deborah Diesen | If you liked the underwater setting and colorful illustrations in Ugly Fish, you might enjoy The Pout-Pout Fish for its playful rhymes, charming characters, and positive message about self-acceptance and friendship. |
| Ugly Fish | Kara LaReau | The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister | If you appreciated the moral lesson about the consequences of selfishness in Ugly Fish, you might find The Rainbow Fish engaging with its beautiful illustrations, timeless message about sharing and generosity, and heartwarming story about the power of kindness. |
| Explosion at the Poem Factory | Kyle Lukoff | The Poet X | Elizabeth Acevedo | If you enjoyed the poetry and themes of self-discovery in Explosion at the Poem Factory, you might appreciate The Poet X for its powerful exploration of identity, family, and the power of words through the eyes of a young Afro-Latina poet. |
| Explosion at the Poem Factory | Kyle Lukoff | Inside Out & Back Again | Thanhha Lai | If you were moved by the emotional depth and lyrical language of Explosion at the Poem Factory, you might find Inside Out & Back Again compelling with its poignant story of a young girl's journey from war-torn Vietnam to America, told in verse. |
| Explosion at the Poem Factory | Kyle Lukoff | Brown Girl Dreaming | Jacqueline Woodson | If you enjoyed the autobiographical elements and poetic style of Explosion at the Poem Factory, Brown Girl Dreaming offers a similarly powerful and lyrical memoir of a young girl growing up in the 1960s and 70s, exploring themes of family, race, and identity. |
| Bird, Balloon, Bear | Il Sung Na | The Bear and the Piano | David Litchfield | If you enjoyed the whimsical and charming illustrations in Bird, Balloon, Bear, you might appreciate The Bear and the Piano for its beautiful artwork and heartwarming story about following your dreams and finding your place in the world. |
| Bird, Balloon, Bear | Il Sung Na | Little Owl Lost | Chris Haughton | If you liked the gentle and endearing characters in Bird, Balloon, Bear, you might enjoy Little Owl Lost for its adorable protagonist and engaging story about friendship, perseverance, and the power of nature. |
| Bird, Balloon, Bear | Il Sung Na | The Snail and the Whale | Julia Donaldson | If you appreciated the imaginative and playful tone of Bird, Balloon, Bear, you might find The Snail and the Whale delightful with its clever rhymes, adventurous spirit, and inspiring message about exploring the world and embracing new experiences. |
| Real Pigeons Nest Hard | Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood | The Bad Guys | Aaron Blabey | If you enjoyed the humor and action-packed adventure of Real Pigeons Nest Hard, you might also like The Bad Guys, which features a group of reformed villains on a mission to do good and save the world with plenty of laughs and hijinks along the way. |
| Real Pigeons Nest Hard | Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood | Dog Man | Dav Pilkey | If you liked the graphic novel format and animal protagonists of Real Pigeons Nest Hard, you might enjoy Dog Man, a hilarious and heartwarming series about a police officer who is transformed into a half-dog, half-human hero and his adventures fighting crime and making friends. |
| Real Pigeons Nest Hard | Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood | The Unadoptables | Hana Tooke | If you enjoyed the themes of friendship and teamwork in Real Pigeons Nest Hard, you might appreciate The Unadoptables, a historical fiction novel about a group of orphans who band together to solve a mystery and find their place in the world, with plenty of heart and humor along the way. |
| Hot Rod Hamster: Monster Truck Mania! | Cynthia Lord | Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site | Sherri Duskey Rinker | If you enjoyed the fun and excitement of Hot Rod Hamster's adventures, you might also enjoy Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, which features a cast of anthropomorphic vehicles and a playful rhyming text that celebrates teamwork and hard work. |
| Hot Rod Hamster: Monster Truck Mania! | Cynthia Lord | Little Blue Truck | Alice Schertle | If you liked the colorful illustrations and themes of friendship and cooperation in Hot Rod Hamster, you might also enjoy Little Blue Truck, a charming story about a friendly blue truck who helps his animal friends in need, with delightful illustrations and a catchy, rhythmic text. |
| Hot Rod Hamster: Monster Truck Mania! | Cynthia Lord | The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race | Stan and Jan Berenstain | If you enjoyed the racing and competition elements of Hot Rod Hamster, you might also like The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race, which features a thrilling race between the Bear family and their friends, with valuable lessons about sportsmanship, fairness, and teamwork. |
| The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County | Janice N. Harrington | Thunder Rose | Jerdine Nolen | If you enjoyed the strong and determined protagonist in The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County, you might appreciate Thunder Rose for its inspiring story of a young girl who uses her unique talents to overcome obstacles and make a difference in her community. |
| The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County | Janice N. Harrington | The Water Princess | Susan Verde | If you were captivated by the rural setting and themes of perseverance and resourcefulness in The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County, you might find The Water Princess engaging with its story of a young girl's determination to bring clean water to her village in Africa, highlighting the importance of access to clean water and the power of individual action. |
| The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County | Janice N. Harrington | Last Stop on Market Street | Matt de la Peña | If you enjoyed the vivid and descriptive language in The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County, Last Stop on Market Street offers a heartwarming story of a young boy's journey with his grandmother through the city, celebrating the beauty and diversity of urban life and the importance of gratitude and empathy. |
| Uncle Bobby's Wedding | Sarah S. Brannen | And Tango Makes Three | Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell | If you enjoyed Uncle Bobby's Wedding's focus on same-sex relationships and family dynamics, you might appreciate And Tango Makes Three, a heartwarming true story about two male penguins who raise a chick together in New York's Central Park Zoo. |
| Uncle Bobby's Wedding | Sarah S. Brannen | Heather Has Two Mommies | Lesléa Newman | If you were moved by Uncle Bobby's Wedding's exploration of diverse family structures, you might find Heather Has Two Mommies a compelling read, as it tells the story of a young girl with two mothers and how she learns to navigate the world around her. |
| Uncle Bobby's Wedding | Sarah S. Brannen | The Family Book | Todd Parr | If you appreciated Uncle Bobby's Wedding's message of love and acceptance, The Family Book by Todd Parr is a colorful and engaging picture book that celebrates all kinds of families, emphasizing that what makes a family is love and caring for each other. |
| Kitten for a Day | Ezra Jack Keats | The Snowy Day | Ezra Jack Keats | If you enjoyed the charming illustrations and heartwarming story of Kitten for a Day, you might also enjoy The Snowy Day, another classic children's book by the same author that features a young boy's adventures in the snow and celebrates the wonder of childhood. |
| Kitten for a Day | Ezra Jack Keats | Caps for Sale | Esphyr Slobodkina | If you liked the playful and imaginative tone of Kitten for a Day, you might appreciate Caps for Sale, a beloved children's book that tells the story of a cap seller and a group of mischievous monkeys who steal his caps, with colorful illustrations and a fun, repetitive narrative. |