Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of the Fallen Beasts | Brandon Mull | The Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | If you enjoyed the adventure and mythology elements of Tales of the Fallen Beasts, you might also enjoy The Lightning Thief, which follows a young demigod's quest to prevent a war between the gods and uncover the truth about his family. |
| Tales of the Fallen Beasts | Brandon Mull | The Amulet of Samarkand | Jonathan Stroud | If you enjoyed the magical creatures and world-building of Tales of the Fallen Beasts, you might also enjoy The Amulet of Samarkand, which follows a young magician's journey through a magical alternate version of London and his quest for revenge against his master. |
| Bowling Alley Bandit | Laurie Keller | The Bad Guys | Aaron Blabey | If you enjoyed the humor and wackiness of Bowling Alley Bandit, you might also like The Bad Guys, a hilarious and action-packed graphic novel series about a group of reformed villains trying to do good deeds. |
| Bowling Alley Bandit | Laurie Keller | The Terrible Two | Mac Barnett and Jory John | If you liked the pranks and clever schemes in Bowling Alley Bandit, you might enjoy The Terrible Two, a witty and entertaining book about two pranksters who team up to pull off the ultimate prank on their school. |
| Bowling Alley Bandit | Laurie Keller | The Secret Keepers | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the mystery and suspense in Bowling Alley Bandit, you might like The Secret Keepers, a thrilling adventure about a boy who discovers a magical watch that leads him on a dangerous quest to uncover the secrets of his city. |
| Mayflower Treasure Hunt | Ron Roy | The Westing Game | Ellen Raskin | If you enjoyed the mystery and puzzle-solving elements of Mayflower Treasure Hunt, you might appreciate The Westing Game for its intricate plot, diverse cast of characters, and clever clues that keep readers guessing until the very end. |
| Mayflower Treasure Hunt | Ron Roy | The Secret of the Old Clock | Carolyn Keene | If you enjoyed the adventurous and suspenseful tone of Mayflower Treasure Hunt, you might find The Secret of the Old Clock engaging with its plucky young detective, Nancy Drew, and her quest to uncover hidden treasures and solve perplexing mysteries. |
| Mayflower Treasure Hunt | Ron Roy | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the teamwork and problem-solving aspects of Mayflower Treasure Hunt, The Mysterious Benedict Society offers a thrilling adventure that follows a group of gifted children as they use their unique talents to infiltrate a mysterious institution and uncover a sinister plot. |
| Click, Clack, Peep! | Doreen Cronin | Giggle, Giggle, Quack | Doreen Cronin | If you enjoyed the humorous and playful tone of Click, Clack, Peep!, you might also enjoy Giggle, Giggle, Quack, another book by the same author featuring the same beloved farm animals and their antics. |
| Click, Clack, Peep! | Doreen Cronin | Little Blue Truck | Alice Schertle | If you liked the farm setting and animal characters in Click, Clack, Peep!, you might enjoy Little Blue Truck, a charming story about a friendly blue truck who helps his animal friends out of a jam. |
| Click, Clack, Peep! | Doreen Cronin | Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site | Sherri Duskey Rinker | If you enjoyed the rhyming and repetition in Click, Clack, Peep!, you might appreciate Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, a bedtime story that follows the nighttime routines of various construction vehicles with soothing and melodic text. |
| The Search for Treasure: the Sixth Adventure in the Kingdom of Fantasy | Geronimo Stilton | The Lost Heir: the Seventh Adventure in the Kingdom of Fantasy | Geronimo Stilton | If you enjoyed The Search for Treasure, you might also enjoy The Lost Heir, the next book in the Kingdom of Fantasy series, which follows Geronimo Stilton on another magical adventure filled with mythical creatures, puzzles, and quests. |
| The Search for Treasure: the Sixth Adventure in the Kingdom of Fantasy | Geronimo Stilton | The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell | Chris Colfer | If you liked the magical and adventurous elements of The Search for Treasure, you might enjoy The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, which follows twins Alex and Conner as they enter a magical world filled with fairy tale characters and embark on a quest to find a way back home. |
| The Search for Treasure: the Sixth Adventure in the Kingdom of Fantasy | Geronimo Stilton | Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | If you enjoyed the action-packed and mythical elements of The Search for Treasure, you might enjoy Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, which follows Percy Jackson, a demigod, as he discovers his true identity and goes on a quest to retrieve Zeus' stolen lightning bolt. |
| Library Books are Not for Eating! | Todd Tarpley | We Don't Eat Our Classmates | Ryan T. Higgins | If you enjoyed the humorous and relatable approach to teaching kids about appropriate behavior in Library Books are Not for Eating!, you might also enjoy We Don't Eat Our Classmates, which uses a similar style to teach young readers about making friends and getting along with others. |
| Library Books are Not for Eating! | Todd Tarpley | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you appreciated the playful and interactive nature of Library Books are Not for Eating!, you might also enjoy The Book with No Pictures, which engages young readers with silly and unexpected text that encourages participation and laughter. |
| Library Books are Not for Eating! | Todd Tarpley | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | If you enjoyed the imaginative and whimsical tone of Library Books are Not for Eating!, you might also enjoy Dragons Love Tacos, which features a fun and fantastical premise that explores the relationship between dragons and tacos, and is sure to delight young readers with its colorful illustrations and playful storytelling. |
| Orphan Island | Laurel Snyder | The Giver | Lois Lowry | If you enjoyed the themes of coming-of-age, self-discovery, and questioning authority in Orphan Island, you might appreciate The Giver for its exploration of a seemingly utopian society that is not what it seems, and its examination of the importance of memories and emotions. |
| Orphan Island | Laurel Snyder | Island of the Blue Dolphins | Scott O'Dell | If you enjoyed the survival and adventure elements of Orphan Island, you might find Island of the Blue Dolphins engaging with its story of a young girl stranded on an island and her struggle to survive and adapt to her environment. |
| Orphan Island | Laurel Snyder | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the mystery and puzzle-solving aspects of Orphan Island, you might enjoy The Mysterious Benedict Society for its story of a group of gifted children who are recruited to save the world from a dangerous threat, and their use of their unique skills to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. |
| Bunny's Big Surprise | Phyllis Limbacher Tildes | Goodnight Moon | Margaret Wise Brown | If you enjoyed the gentle and soothing tone of Bunny's Big Surprise, you might appreciate the classic bedtime story of Goodnight Moon, with its calming repetition and comforting illustrations. |
| Bunny's Big Surprise | Phyllis Limbacher Tildes | The Runaway Bunny | Margaret Wise Brown | If you enjoyed the adorable and endearing bunny characters in Bunny's Big Surprise, you might enjoy The Runaway Bunny, another classic children's book by the same author, which tells the story of a little bunny who imagines running away from his mother, only to find that she will always be there for him. |
| Bunny's Big Surprise | Phyllis Limbacher Tildes | Guess How Much I Love You | Sam McBratney | If you enjoyed the heartwarming message of love and family in Bunny's Big Surprise, you might appreciate Guess How Much I Love You, a sweet and tender story about a father and son hare who try to outdo each other in expressing their love. |
| Cakes in Space | Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre | Oliver and the Seawigs | Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre | If you enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative world-building in Cakes in Space, you might also enjoy Oliver and the Seawigs, which features a young protagonist on a fantastical adventure filled with quirky creatures and unexpected challenges. |
| Cakes in Space | Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre | The True Meaning of Smekday | Adam Rex | If you enjoyed the humor and adventure in Cakes in Space, you might also enjoy The True Meaning of Smekday, which features a plucky young heroine on a wild road trip with an alien sidekick, filled with humor, heart, and unexpected twists. |
| Cakes in Space | Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre | Zita the Spacegirl | Ben Hatke | If you enjoyed the space adventure and strong female protagonist in Cakes in Space, you might also enjoy Zita the Spacegirl, which follows a young girl on a quest to save her friend in a strange and dangerous galaxy, filled with action, humor, and heart. |
| Feelings | Libby Walden | The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings | Anna Llenas | If you enjoyed the interactive and visually appealing format of Feelings, you might appreciate The Color Monster for its creative pop-up design and exploration of emotions through vibrant colors and relatable characters. |
| Feelings | Libby Walden | The Way I Feel | Janan Cain | If you were drawn to Feelings' focus on identifying and expressing emotions, you might find The Way I Feel engaging with its expressive illustrations and simple text that help children understand and communicate their feelings. |
| Feelings | Libby Walden | In My Heart: A Book of Feelings | Jo Witek | If you enjoyed the gentle and reassuring tone of Feelings, In My Heart offers a similar approach with its poetic language and whimsical illustrations that encourage children to explore and embrace their emotions. |
| A Fist or a Heart | Kristín Eiríksdóttir | Independent People | Halldór Laxness | If you enjoyed the introspective and character-driven nature of A Fist or a Heart, you might appreciate Independent People for its exploration of Icelandic culture, vivid descriptions of the natural landscape, and portrayal of a complex protagonist struggling to find his place in the world. |
| A Fist or a Heart | Kristín Eiríksdóttir | The Blue Fox | Sjón | If you were captivated by the poetic and atmospheric writing style of A Fist or a Heart, you might find The Blue Fox intriguing with its blend of magical realism, folklore, and historical fiction, all set against the backdrop of Iceland's harsh and unforgiving environment. |
| A Fist or a Heart | Kristín Eiríksdóttir | The Fish Can Sing | Halldór Laxness | If you enjoyed the themes of identity, family, and tradition in A Fist or a Heart, The Fish Can Sing offers a similar exploration of these themes through the story of a young boy growing up in a small Icelandic village, grappling with his place in the world and the legacy of his ancestors. |
| Lula and the Sea Monster | Alex Latimer | The Snail and the Whale | Julia Donaldson | If you enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative nature of Lula and the Sea Monster, you might appreciate The Snail and the Whale for its charming story of adventure and friendship, as well as its beautiful illustrations. |
| Lula and the Sea Monster | Alex Latimer | The Pout-Pout Fish | Deborah Diesen | If you liked the sea creature theme of Lula and the Sea Monster, you might enjoy The Pout-Pout Fish for its colorful illustrations, playful rhymes, and heartwarming message about self-acceptance and friendship. |
| Lula and the Sea Monster | Alex Latimer | The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister | If you appreciated the message of kindness and acceptance in Lula and the Sea Monster, The Rainbow Fish offers a similar lesson in a beautifully illustrated story about sharing and the value of inner beauty. |
| Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy | Daisy Meadows | The Magic Animal Rescue series | E.D. Baker | If you enjoyed the magical and animal-centric elements of Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy, you might appreciate The Magic Animal Rescue series for its whimsical and heartwarming stories about a girl who can communicate with animals and her adventures to help them. |
| Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy | Daisy Meadows | The Critter Club series | Callie Barkley | If you liked the focus on animal care and friendship in Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy, you might enjoy The Critter Club series, which follows a group of friends who run a pet-sitting business and learn valuable lessons about responsibility, compassion, and teamwork. |
| Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy | Daisy Meadows | The Rainbow Magic series | Daisy Meadows | If you enjoyed the fairy and magical elements of Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy, you might like The Rainbow Magic series, which features different fairy characters with unique powers and personalities, and their adventures to save the magical world from evil forces. |
| The Hour of the Star | Clarice Lispector | The Vegetarian | Han Kang | If you enjoyed the introspective and psychological aspects of The Hour of the Star, The Vegetarian might be a good fit for you. Both books explore the inner lives of their protagonists and the impact of societal expectations on their sense of self. |
| The Hour of the Star | Clarice Lispector | The Passion According to G.H. | Clarice Lispector | As a fan of Clarice Lispector, you might enjoy The Passion According to G.H. for its similar themes of existentialism, identity, and the search for meaning. Lispector's unique writing style and introspective exploration of the human psyche are also present in this novel. |
| The Hour of the Star | Clarice Lispector | The Bell Jar | Sylvia Plath | If you enjoyed the portrayal of a young woman's struggles with identity and mental health in The Hour of the Star, The Bell Jar might be a good choice for you. Both books offer a poignant and honest look at the challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world. |
| Ralph and the Rocket Ship | Alyssa Satin Capucilli | Pete the Cat: Out of This World | James Dean | If you enjoyed Ralph and the Rocket Ship's space adventure theme and colorful illustrations, you might also enjoy Pete the Cat: Out of This World, which features a groovy cat exploring the galaxy and encountering new friends along the way. |
| Ralph and the Rocket Ship | Alyssa Satin Capucilli | Mousetronaut | Mark Kelly | If you liked the idea of a mouse going on a space mission in Ralph and the Rocket Ship, you might enjoy Mousetronaut, which tells the story of a small mouse who dreams of going to space and gets the chance to prove his worth on a real NASA mission. |
| Ralph and the Rocket Ship | Alyssa Satin Capucilli | The Darkest Dark | Chris Hadfield | If you enjoyed the theme of overcoming fear and pursuing your dreams in Ralph and the Rocket Ship, you might appreciate The Darkest Dark, which is based on the childhood of astronaut Chris Hadfield and tells the story of a boy who overcomes his fear of the dark to pursue his dream of becoming an astronaut. |
| The Ardent Swarm: a Novel | Yamen Manai | The Queue | Basma Abdel Aziz | If you enjoyed The Ardent Swarm's exploration of bureaucracy and power structures, you might appreciate The Queue for its dystopian setting, political commentary, and examination of the impact of authoritarianism on society. |
| The Ardent Swarm: a Novel | Yamen Manai | The Silence and the Roar | Nihad Sirees | If you were captivated by The Ardent Swarm's examination of individuality and resistance, you might find The Silence and the Roar intriguing with its satirical tone, compelling protagonist, and exploration of the struggle for freedom in a repressive society. |
| The Ardent Swarm: a Novel | Yamen Manai | The Corpse Exhibition: And Other Stories of Iraq | Hassan Blasim | If you enjoyed the surreal and thought-provoking elements of The Ardent Swarm, The Corpse Exhibition offers a collection of short stories that delve into the absurdity and horror of war, providing a unique and haunting reading experience. |
| Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: a West African Tale | Verna Aardema | Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti | Gerald McDermott | If you enjoyed the West African folktale aspect of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, you might appreciate Anansi the Spider for its engaging storytelling, colorful illustrations, and exploration of the trickster character in African folklore. |
| Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: a West African Tale | Verna Aardema | The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales | Virginia Hamilton | If you enjoyed the cultural and historical aspects of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, you might find The People Could Fly intriguing with its collection of African American folktales, exploring themes of slavery, freedom, and the power of storytelling. |
| Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: a West African Tale | Verna Aardema | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | C.S. Lewis | If you enjoyed the anthropomorphic animals and magical elements of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, you might appreciate The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for its imaginative world-building, memorable characters, and timeless themes of good vs. evil. |