Shawn DiLorenzo / A novel
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Wonder & whimsy
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
A doorway into the delightfully impossible: a rabbit hole, a tea table, and a world that refuses to behave. Read it for the language as much as the adventure.
A thought to read with
Notice how each encounter changes the rules. When does Alice challenge them?
Bria Clauson / An illustrated children’s book
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Gardens & renewal
The Secret Garden
A locked garden offers a quiet kind of adventure. This story belongs on our shelf for its attention to seasons, friendship, and the patient work of bringing something back to life.
A thought to read with
Watch how the descriptions of the garden change alongside the children.
A FRESH SHELF EACH MONTH
This month’s discoveries.
Drawn from the House shelves for a little serendipity. The selection stays here all month; every book remains in its usual library.
Opening this month’s shelf…