Books like Miss Brooks loves books (and I don't) by Barbara Bottner

Nikki Maxwell, a popular fifth-grade student, finds herself as an advice columnist for the school newspaper after discovering a gossip column written by MacKenzie, a classmate who is also a mean girl.

Master prankster Miles Murphy arrives in Yawnee Valley and clashes with the town’s mystery prankster, only to team up for the ultimate practical joke.

Greg, a high‑schooler in Pittsburgh, is forced by his mother into an unlikely friendship with Rachel, the leukemia‑diagnosed girl from his Hebrew school, forcing him to confront loneliness, family, and the meaning of friendship.

Jamie Grim spends a summer turning obstacles into laughs as she aims to become the next stand‑up comedian.

Two mice, Chester and Wilson, love doing everything the same way—until a new neighbor shows them that change can be enjoyable.

When a new student arrives, invisible Brian finally finds his place, showing that kindness and teamwork can bring shy children into the light.

A mischievous twelve‑year‑old named Rob frees a quirky creature named Wonkenstein from the back of his closet, and together they embark on humorous adventures that nudge Rob toward a love of reading.

Jerome collects words he hears, reads, or sees and delights in sharing his growing vocabulary with friends.

Amelia embarks on a journey to find her Aunt Tanner, her former cheerleader teammates, and the boy she once thought of as a friend, all while dodging ex-boyfriend's tell-all book and navigating the complex dynamics of their family's past and present. A lighthearted and humorous adventure story for young readers, perfect for fans of 'The Fault in Our Stars' and 'Wonder'.

When a bullying goat named Gilroy picks on Llama Llama, the young teacher‑in‑training helps the brave llama confront the meanpoke and turn a troubling day into a hopeful lesson about standing up for yourself.

A paper Fortune Wookiee from McQuarrie Middle School catches the attention of Sara, who learns its advice resembles that of Yoda, though in her case, it seems focused on romance.

Todd Parr’s bright, bold picture book shows that reading can happen everywhere—at school, at home, in the bathtub, or on the road—encouraging children to enjoy the joy and imagination of books.

In "The Recess Queen", Mean Jean rules the playground until a new girl arrives to challenge her reign.

During a sleepover at a natural‑history museum, A.J. and friends learn that the night may be full of surprises under Ms. Krup’s guidance.

Meet Iggy Peck—creative, independent, and not afraid to express himself! In the spirit of David Shannon’s No, David and Rosemary Wells’s Noisy Nora, Iggy Peck will delight readers looking for irreverent, inspired fun. Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they’re sometimes surprised by his materials—who could forget the tower he built of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! With Andrea Beaty’s irresistible rhyming text and David Roberts’s puckish illustrations, this book will charm creative kids everywhere, and amuse their sometimes bewildered parents.

Miss Brooks encourages her classroom to invent stories, leading one student to use her imagination to outwit an annoying bully, weaving humor and empathy into every page.

A book full of humorous stories about a creature that mixes the appearance and personality of Chewbacca from Star Wars and Harry Potter from the Harry Potter series, helping children learn about caring for their mixed-up friend and facing social issues and adolescence in a humorous way.

Zoe Rose never quite fit in. As the only kid in kindergarten with an enormous red afro, Zoe was taunted by the other little girls for refusing to share her "Annie" wig, even when she swore it was her own hair (it was).In second grade, after seeing her best friend ridiculed for wearing a dirty, pink, polka-dot party dress to school every day, she became obsessed with understanding what makes normal girls tick and why they're so cruel to the girls who never seem to "get it."And so Zoe begins a lifelong study of girl behavior, and by thirty, finds herself editor of Issues magazine. Determined to raid the locker room of the female psyche and rip open the frilly facade of femininity once and for all, she sets out to reform an entire nation of women, beginning with the readers of the most notorious magazine on Madison Avenue.It's the feminist vs. the fashionistas.Can Zoe stop girls from behaving badly toward other girls, and turn them into a strong, united force that can succeed in our male-dominated world? Or will her spectacularly warped sense of humor, pathetic wardrobe, and plethora of psychosomatic illnesses get her eaten alive?Zoe's willing to risk losing it all, including her mind, but she'll walk away with something she never dreamed she wanted: the little girl hiding inside of her.

A tale of a boy who discovers a magical library of books from a different world.

Little Miss Fun bursts into every gathering, keeping the party going even after everyone falls asleep.

A twelve‑year‑old mistaken for a detective must outwit librarians, police, and a mysterious Mr. E while chasing a missing quilt that hides coded clues.

Henry and his dog Mudge join Henry’s parents to visit Great‑Grandpa Bill, leading a fun adventure among many grandpas that celebrates family, age, and friendship.

When a group of children readies for and experiences their first day of kindergarten, the parents are the ones who face the challenges of adjustment.

Rufus Leroy Williams III, a clever pig, dreams of learning to read but faces a principal’s doubt because he’s not human.

When her parents campaign to eliminate controversial titles from the Dogwood Middle School library, 12‑year‑old June Harper secretly creates a hidden library inside an empty locker, defending books and exploring the boundaries of censorship.