Stargirl —Spinelli, Jerry, author.

Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of "Stargirl, Stargirl." She captures Leo Borlock' s heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-sp...

My grandmother sends her regards & apologises —Backman, Fredrik, 1981- author.

From the author of the internationally bestselling A Man Called Ove, a charming, warmhearted novel about a young girl whose grandmother dies and leaves behind a series of letters, sending her on a journey that brings to ...

Pete the Cat and the new guy —Dean, Kim, 1969- author.

Pete the Cat and his animal friends welcome Gus the Platypus, who discovers his own special talent.

Naked mole rat gets dressed —Willems, Mo.

Wilbur, a naked mole rat who likes to wear clothes, is forced to go before the wise community elder, who surprises the other naked mole rats with his pronouncement.

Tacky the penguin —Lester, Helen.

Tacky the penguin does not fit in with his sleek and graceful companions, but his odd behavior comes in handy when hunters come with maps and traps.

Stumpkin —Cummins, Lucy Ruth, author, illustrator.

A stemless pumpkin that yearns to be a Halloween jack-o-lantern watches sadly as all of the other pumpkins in the shop are chosen.

A bad case of stripes —Shannon, David, 1959-

In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.

The cow who climbed a tree —Merino, Gemma, author.

Tina the cow climbs a tree and meets a dragon who teaches her to fly, but has a hard time convincing her sisters she is telling the truth.

Gaston —DiPucchio, Kelly.

A proper bulldog raised in a poodle family and a tough poodle raised in a bulldog family meet one day in the park.

Happy dreamer —Reynolds, Peter H. (Peter Hamilton), 1961- author, illustrator.

A "dreamer maximus" describes the many ways one can dream, and the importance of being a happy dreamer.

Neither —Anderson, Airlie, author, illustrator.

Because Neither is unlike both the rabbits and birds of the Land of This and That, it sets out to find a new place where all kinds of creatures are welcome.

Remarkably you —Miller, Pat Zietlow, author.

A cast of diverse children seize the day by helping others, taking on leadership roles, and expressing their personalities ... Kids need not be just one thing, the book suggests, demonstrating that one might be "a swimme...

Come home already! —John, Jory, author.

Princesses wear pants —Guthrie, Savannah, author.

Princess Penelope Pineapple stays busy flying planes, exercising, and gardening, always wearing pants, and so when disaster strikes at the Pineapple Ball, Penny is prepared.

Olivia and the fairy princesses —Falconer, Ian, 1959- author, illustrator.

"Olivia is having an identity crisis! There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! What will she be? Join Olivia on a hi...

You're all kinds of wonderful —Tillman, Nancy, author, illustrator.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text encourage a child to explore his or her own interests to discover what makes him or her unique and special.

Dog vs. Cat —Gall, Chris, author, illustrator.

A dog and a cat, both newly adopted and forced to share a room, do not get along until a howling, smelly, terrifying newcomer unites them in a common cause.

No two alike —Baker, Keith, 1953-

Follows a pair of birds on a snowflake-filled journey through a winter landscape, where everything everywhere, from branches and leaves to forests full of trees, is unique.

Not all princesses dress in pink —Yolen, Jane.

Rhyming text affirms that girls can pursue their many interests, from playing sports to planting flowers in the dirt, without giving up their tiaras.

Old hat —Gravett, Emily, author, illustrator.