Best Books for Kids 2018

37 Books Found

Filtered by 'Friendship'
  • Amal Unbound

    In modern-day Pakistan, a life-altering mistake leaves strong-willed Amal an indentured servant. Will her determination lead her back to freedom?
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  • Be Prepared

    Bunkmates, mosquitos, and ... borscht? Russian summer camp is not what Vera expected. An earthy color palette and captivating voice draw readers into her story of growth and self-acceptance.
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  • Betty Before X

    Abused by her birth mother, Betty finds a loving home with neighbors who encourage her interest in social justice.
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  • Big Foot and Little Foot

    Hugo, a young Sasquatch, longs to see the world. Boone, a young boy, longs to make a friend. When their worlds collide, a wild woodland adventure unfolds.
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  • Bob

    Bob's a little green zombie in a chicken suit! But where did he come from? And who is he really? Livy is determined to figure it out.
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  • The Boy, the Bird & the Coffin Maker

    In the magical seaside town of Allora, where fish fly, a lonely coffin-maker and a boy on the run strike up an unlikely friendship.
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  • Cardboard Kingdom

    Eighteen imaginative neighborhood kids have an unforgettable summer defending their recycled realm as heroes, villains, monsters, and robots.
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  • Dactyl Hill Squad

    A group of dinosaur-riding orphans fight for freedom in New York City during the American Civil War.
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  • Fake Blood

    It's a new school year, but nothing changes for AJ until he gets picked to work on a project about Transylvania with his vampire-obsessed crush. Now’s his chance to show her that he's her type.
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  • Front Desk

    Mia must help her parents navigate the intricacies of running a small motel while pursuing her dream of becoming a writer. Can her power with words help her family succeed?
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  • Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams

    “Tennis filled their dreams.” Hard work and family bonds fuel their success.
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  • The House in Poplar Wood

    A deal with Death and Memory separates a family. Can twin brothers break the contract and bring the family together?
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  • I Walk with Vanessa: A Story about a Simple Act of Kindness

    Bright illustrations tell a powerful story about empathy and the courage to step up as an ally.
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  • I'm OK

    In a series of darkly funny schemes, Ok Lee plans his escape from bullies, bills, and Mom’s new boyfriend. But things are beginning to look increasingly desperate.
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  • Illegal

    Ebo must embark on a harrowing journey through desert, ocean, and rat-infested sewers for the chance at a better life. A gripping narrative for older readers.
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  • Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World

    In the aftermath of a tornado, Ivy befriends June and feels the stirrings of a first crush.
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  • Jerome by Heart

    In this tender depiction of friendship, a child is unafraid to express his affection—even if it gives his parents pause.
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  • Knockout

    Levi discovers the advantage of being "small but fast" in a boxing ring. Will health problems and an overprotective family pull a TKO over his ambition?
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  • Merci Suárez Changes Gears

    As if middle school wasn't enough of an uphill battle, with frenemies and frizzy hair, Merci must also keep her abuelo’s secret.
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  • New Shoes

    Francis the donkey is thrilled when he gets the chance to make shoes for his favorite calypso singer. But there's just one problem: he needs more tiger grass, which can only be found deep in the jungle.
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  • The Orphan Band of Springdale

    One French horn. One orphanage. One family secret. They all come together when Augusta is sent to live with her grandmother in a small Maine town in 1941.
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  • The Parker Inheritance

    An old letter sends two kids searching the past and the present to find a $40 million treasure.
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  • Peter and Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths

    This hilarious duo tests the strength of their friendship when Ernesto sets out on an exciting expedition and leaves homebody Peter behind.
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  • The Rough Patch

    A farmer fox harvests hope after a great loss. Lush, dramatic imagery conveys his journey from grief to new beginnings.
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  • Sci-Fu, vol. 1

    In 1980s Brooklyn, young DJ Wax takes to the turntables and accidentally summons a UFO that whisks him and his crew away to the robot planet Discopia.
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  • Speechless

    Life is complicated, and it turns out death is too. Jimmy’s recently deceased cousin Patrick gets the last laugh when Jimmy is told he will be delivering the eulogy. For older readers.
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  • Stanley Will Probably Be Fine

    Stanley must summon his inner strength to battle overwhelming situations when he enters the city-wide scavenger hunt to win tickets to Comic Fest.
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  • Stella Díaz Has Something to Say

    A tongue-tied, bilingual third-grader finds her voice with the help of family, new friends, her pet betta fish, and Jacques Cousteau.
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  • Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen

    A former police dog becomes an unlikely but sensational silent movie star. When accused of a crime he didn't commit, will the renowned canine sniff out the truth?
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  • Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster

    Nan Sparrow, a chimneysweep in Victorian London, befriends a mysterious magical creature in this fairy tale of monsters and great escapes.
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  • They Didn't Teach THiS in Worm School!

    To avoid becoming a bird's breakfast, a smooth-talking worm agrees to be her navigator. An unlikely friendship is formed as they travel to faraway lands.
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  • Tom's Midnight Garden: A Graphic Adaptation of the Philippa Pierce Classic

    A true New York origin story of two teenage musicians from Queens and their rise to international stardom.
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  • The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle

    Benny died falling out of a treehouse. Everyone in town thinks his best friend, Mason Buttle, knows more than he's saying. What will it take to prove his innocence?
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  • Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go to School

    Jump into the minds of the well-meaning (yet hopelessly goofy) Sassy and Waldo, a canine duo determined to find out where their boy disappears to every day.
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  • Wallpaper

    A layered fantasy world unfolds under the wallpaper of a new house. Lively paneled collages detail a wordless escapade that lead a shy girl to new friendships.
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  • Wed Wabbit

    Fidge is transported into the land of Wimbly Woos, who insist she is the champion they have been waiting for. Will she be able to free them from the tyrannical rule of Wed Wabbit?
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  • When Paul Met Artie: The Story of Simon and Garfunkel

    A true New York origin story of two teenage musicians from Queens and their rise to international stardom.
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