Grace is not as engaging or magical as the heroine of Liz Kessler’s “Emily Windsnap,” but kids looking for more mermaid stories may enjoy this. An additional purchase.

Recommended, although this may require hand-selling to more thoughtful readers.

Bishop’s emotional novel may provide a way for readers whose lives have been impacted by suicide to navigate a complex topic and will appeal to those who appreciate tales of trauma and healing.

A good discussion starter, this poignant, accessible picture book explores grief, the comfort provided by the passage of time, and the way in which memories allow us to keep loved ones in our hearts forever.

Aspiring artists, fans of The Cardboard Kingdom, lovers of graphic novels, and anyone struggling with friendship will appreciate Sell’s newest tale.

A strong role model who has the self-confidence to change tracks despite her friends and family’s expectations, Donut will readily endear herself to readers.

If readers can suspend disbelief that a baby could successfully be rescued and kept alive by a flock of pigeons, they’ll find this a charming tale of a young girl raised in the wild being slowly reintroduced into society in the same vein as Tarzan. Purchase for collections where series with anthropomorphized animals, like Erin Hunter’s “Warriors” or W. Bruce Cameron’s “A Dog’s Purpose,” are popular.

A cinematic and well-crafted start to a new spy series for middle grades.

Part realistic fiction and part mystery, this character-driven book is a good read for kids who enjoyed Ingrid Law’s Savvy and Natalie Lloyd’s A Snicker of Magic.