More Kids' Book Recommendations

Here are more of our favorite recent childrens' and young adult titles, from Bookworks Children's Specialist, Connie Griffin, and our young readers. For more information on any of these titles, please contact Connie at kids@bkwrks.com

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There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor By Wade Bradford, Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Wade Bradford, Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780763686659
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Published: Candlewick - October 2nd, 2018

"Poor Mr. Snore just can't find a room at the Sharemore Hotel. But what about the 13th floor?  Surely Mr. Snore can snooze on that floor, but will anyone else be able to get some shuteye?

It's a fun, story to read a loud and the bright illustrations hold attention."--Recommended by Connie


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Loving Hands By Tony Johnston, Amy June Bates (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tony Johnston, Amy June Bates (Illustrator)
$16.99
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ISBN: 9780763679934
Published: Candlewick - December 24th, 2018

"A simply gorgeous picture book perfect for new moms, moms sending their children off to preschool or college.  Moms for when the tables turn and mom needs a little hand holding. It is a beautifully drawn timeline."--Recommended by Connie


The Quest of the Cubs (Bears of the Ice #1) By Kathryn Lasky Cover Image
$16.99
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ISBN: 9780545683043
Published: Scholastic Press - February 27th, 2018

"This is a very good book for 4th-6th grade. I think the  action, funny, and sad parts, make it a great book. Now I will do a very short summary:  This book is about two polar bear cubs whose mom was taken away. The mom leaves the cubs with an aunt, but the aunt is really a cannibal. Then the cubs run away before they get eaten. The cubs run away, to find their dad and mom. On this adventure the cubs meet a lot of friends and some enemies too."--Bryn 


Sink or Swim: A Novel of World War II By Steve Watkins Cover Image
$16.99
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ISBN: 9781338057904
Published: Scholastic Press - October 31st, 2017

"The themes of this book were friendship and sacrifice. The main character risks his life for his family by going to war. He makes friends and does as much as he can to keep them safe. For anyone who likes adventure stories, this is a great book to read. It is fast paced, making it very hard to put down and take a break from. All in all, it was a fantastic story and I really enjoyed reading it."--Bryn


Girls Made of Snow and Glass By Melissa Bashardoust Cover Image
$18.99
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ISBN: 9781250077738
Published: Flatiron Books - September 5th, 2017

"This was a very entertaining retelling with a good remedy of girl power that solved all of the problems the original fairy tale (Snow White) had. Overall I loved this book and am going to look into this author."--Bryn


The Wonder of Us By Kim Culbertson Cover Image
$17.99
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ISBN: 9780545731515
Published: Point - April 25th, 2017

The Wonder of Us by Kim Culbertson will sweep you up and into the world of Abby and Riya, two girls trying to repair their friendship while traveling across Europe. Every chapter switches between each girls point of view. You get an insight into their individual problems, and the struggles that come with repairing their friendship. This book is perfect for anyone who loves realistic fiction or traveling in foreign countries, where just about anything can happen.--Bryn


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The Book of Mistakes By Corinna Luyken, Corinna Luyken (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Corinna Luyken, Corinna Luyken (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780735227927
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - April 18th, 2017

Don't make the mistake of not buying this book! It is a lovely illustration of imagination. It is also a welcome reminder that some mistakes can lead to unexpected, beautiful changes. The illustrations are gentle, humorous invitations to turn the page. This is Luken's first book. Let us hope she has many more u[ her sleeve.


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The Great Treehouse War By Lisa Graff Cover Image
$16.99
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ISBN: 9780399175008
Published: Philomel Books - May 16th, 2017

"I thought it was a good book. I liked the way the kids took action with getting what they wanted. I thought the author’s descriptions were written well. I would recommend this book."--Celeste, age 9


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The Unexpected Love Story of Alfred Fiddleduckling By Timothy Basil Ering, Timothy Basil Ering (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780763664329
Published: Candlewick - January 10th, 2017

The Unexpected Love Story of Alfred Fiddleduckling is a treasure. It is the type of book that will most likely be kept in the family for generations. It speaks to fear and hope and to the power of love and magnetic pull of family. A storm on the water casts the occupants of a small boat about. It looks bleak until music is heard. This is a delightful book to give to violin players. Timothy Basil Ering is the author and illustrator. Each page is one to ponder. He did the illustrations for the Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo.


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Class Dismissed By Allan Woodrow Cover Image
$6.99
ISBN: 9780545800723
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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - June 27th, 2017

"I thought that the book, Class Dismissed, was a very funny story. I liked it when the reader found out that the teacher was Franny Bree. But I did not like the ending very much. I think the author should have added more to the ending. Also, I loved that they found Soda after she got lost. All in all, I thought that this book was funny, well written, and was a good story. I hope the author makes a second book of it."--Gigi G.


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Triangle (The Shapes Trilogy) By Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9780763696030
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Published: Candlewick - March 14th, 2017

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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street By Karina Yan Glaser Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780544876392
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Published: Clarion Books - October 3rd, 2017

"A heart warming family book with a winter holidays time frame that can be read year round. The story of a family on the cusp of a major change that could take them from their beloved neighborhood. Family members work together to help a landlord deal with a painful accident that left him alone and bereft."--Connie


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Come With Me By Holly M. McGhee, Pascal Lemaître (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Holly M. McGhee, Pascal Lemaître (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781524739058
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - September 5th, 2017

This is just a must have book for everyone. A beautiful wish for peace that reminds us all that we each have the ability to take tiny steps toward a better world every day. With the repeated phrase, Come With Me, the author and illustrator invite readers on a path of kindness.--Connie


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NOPE By Drew Sheneman Cover Image
$17.99
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ISBN: 9781101997314
Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - January 17th, 2017

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Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel By Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780525428886
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Published: Dial Books - May 2nd, 2017

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Baylor's Guide to the Other Side By Robert Imfeld Cover Image
$8.99
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ISBN: 9781481466370
Published: Aladdin - October 3rd, 2017

"Baylor Bosco can communicate with people that have crossed over. He has a twin sister, Kristina. She died in the womb. One-night Baylor is awoken by something. He sees a man with a sheet on him. Baylor thinks it’s a demon. He found out his name is Alfred. He has two kids. They say, Angela, their step mother didn’t leave them any money. Baylor went to talk with Angela. She said she met a woman named Rosalie. Rosalie wants all his money, because he had so much when Alfred died. Angela said she would do anything for those kids. So, Baylor and Kristina went to Rosalie’s house. Baylor told Rosalie everything. Alfred got free. Baylor told Rosalie up, but Rosalie got free!"--Victoria Thompson, age 11


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The Last Kids on Earth By Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate (Illustrator)
$13.99
ISBN: 9780670016617
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - October 13th, 2015

"I recommend The Last Kids on Earth, by Max Brallier, because it was really well written. The pictures were really well drawn. The characters are Jack, Quint, Dirk and June. They survived a monster apocalypse but a monster named Blarg tries to stop them!"--Ethan Dudley, age 9


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I'm an Alien and I Want to Go Home By Jo Franklin, Marty Kelley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jo Franklin, Marty Kelley (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780544442955
Published: Clarion Books - November 10th, 2015

"This book was funny. I liked that in the end it was all a misunderstanding. The main characters were interesting. I think kids 9-12 would like it."--Celeste, age 9


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The Unbreakable Code (The Book Scavenger series #2) By Jennifer Chambliss Bertman Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781627791168
Availability: Backordered
Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - April 25th, 2017

"I thought the Unbreakable Code was...AMAZING! It was probably one of the best books I have ever read. What I liked about this book is that it had codes and tons of adventure. I didn’t dislike anything about this book. I would definitely recommend this to my friends. I could really see the story as I was reading the book. I would actually recommend this to everyone. I really think this book should be published. If this book is for sale…I WOULD BUY IT."--Nilha


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Girl with a Camera: Margaret Bourke-White, Photographer: A Novel By Carolyn Meyer Cover Image
$17.95
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ISBN: 9781629795843
Published: Calkins Creek - April 4th, 2017

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The Wearle (The Erth Dragons #1) By Chris d'Lacey Cover Image
$16.99
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ISBN: 9780545900188
Published: Scholastic Press - December 27th, 2016

"I enjoyed The Erth Dragons so much, it is my favorite book! I enjoyed it so much because it is full of adventure and love and learning. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adventure and danger."--Syndle


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RoseBlood By A. G. Howard Cover Image
$18.95
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ISBN: 9781419719097
Published: Amulet Books - January 10th, 2017

"I really liked this book because it was a new take on Phantom of The Opera. I found it slow, but there were unexpected revelations spaced throughout. I think this book is amazing and one I will read over and over again. All in all I would recommend reading this book for any one who likes reading modern versions of fairy-tales."--Anonymous Reviewer


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The Capture (Prey Trilogy #2) By Tom Isbell Cover Image
$17.99
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ISBN: 9780062216052
Published: HarperTeen - January 19th, 2016

"This book had a ton of twists and surprises. My favorite character was Cat because he changed so much throughout. I had trouble understanding it without reading the first book in the series. I recommend this book for someone who likes adventures."--Savannah


Sled Dog School By Terry Lynn Johnson Cover Image
$16.99
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ISBN: 9780544873315
Published: Clarion Books - October 3rd, 2017

Sled Dog School was a great book. It was exciting and funny. It has 198 pages. Sled Dog School is about a boy named Matt; he lives in a house with no electricity. This book is by Terry Lynn Johnson. Terry Lynn Johnson is also the author of Ice Dogs! The business is a school for mushers and dogs. The business is an assignment from Matt’s school! I hope you enjoy this book.--Bryn


Nemesis (Project Nemesis #1) By Brendan Reichs Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780399544934
Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - March 21st, 2017

While this book was a cliff-hanger I enjoyed it. The world building was quite good and the entire story kept me enthralled the whole time. While dark it had some humor and let you fill in some of the blanks yourself.--Bryn


ABC Dream By Kim Krans Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780553539295
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - January 19th, 2016

My New Mom & Me By Renata Galindo, Renata Galindo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Renata Galindo, Renata Galindo (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780553521344
Published: Schwartz & Wade - March 22nd, 2016