Top-rated books by Cara Martin
Shantallow
Age: 12-17
Books like Cara Martin’s
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
The Princess in Black Triple Smash!: Three Books in One
Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, 2025
288 pages
Why to read
Breaks princess stereotypes with action.
Easy chapters, rich illustrations support reading.
Teaches bravery and kindness gently.
Funny monsters keep pages turning.
The Princess in Black Triple Smash!: Three Books in One
Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, 2025
Cats Don't Like Christmas!: A Hilarious Holiday Children's Book for Kids Ages 3-7
Andy Wortlock, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Humorous, engaging holiday story for young readers.
Enhances understanding of festive traditions through feline antics.
Encourages empathy and perspective-taking skills.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
Cats Don't Like Christmas!: A Hilarious Holiday Children's Book for Kids Ages 3-7
Andy Wortlock, 2022
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 3 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
320 pages
Why to read
Boosts early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Delivers laugh-out-loud humor and expressive illustrations.
Models empathy, sharing, and problem-solving.
Perfect length for bedtime or classroom read-alouds.
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 3 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
Award winning
Pug's Sleepover: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #6)
Kyla May, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances focus and reading skills.
Pug's adventures foster empathy and social skills.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Pug's Sleepover: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #6)
Kyla May, 2022
Scary Sam the DON'T Monster
A.J. Colucci, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Tackles fear management in a kid-friendly narrative.
Encourages bravery and resilience in challenging situations.
Offers engaging, interactive reading moments for families.
Reinforces positive behaviors and decision-making.
Scary Sam the DON'T Monster
A.J. Colucci, 2023
Award winning
Lulu Claps Her Worry Away: A Story about Anxiety and Calm - How a Little Mouse Turned Worries, Fears, Stress and Anxieties into Friends
Anders Grit, Vivi Grit, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with relatable scenarios for young readers.
Encourages emotional resilience and self-calming techniques.
Promotes understanding and empathy among peers.
Lulu Claps Her Worry Away: A Story about Anxiety and Calm - How a Little Mouse Turned Worries, Fears, Stress and Anxieties into Friends
Anders Grit, Vivi Grit, 2023
Sloth Wasn't Sleepy
Kate Messner, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes relaxation techniques through soothing bedtime story.
Enhances emotional understanding and self-soothing skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding during reading time.
Captivating illustrations engage and delight young readers.
