Top-rated books by Charlene Chua
Hug?
Age: 3-7
Love, Violet
Age: 4-8
Books like Charlene Chua’s
Award winning
A Very Mercy Christmas
Kate Dicamillo, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming holiday story sparking festive spirit.
Encourages kindness and generous community values.
Engaging illustrations enhance visual literacy.
Ideal read for family bonding during holidays.
A Very Mercy Christmas
Kate Dicamillo, 2022
Award winning
Hardly Haunted
Jessie Sima, 2021
42 pages
Why to read
Spooky yet delightful tale, perfect for young readers.
Encourages bravery and self-acceptance.
Beautiful illustrations enhance narrative engagement.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.
Hardly Haunted
Jessie Sima, 2021
Award winning
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through concise, imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, carefully chosen language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Ideal for quick, engaging read-aloud sessions.
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Tom Watson, 2022
240 pages
Why to read
Humorous story enhances children's linguistic and emotional development.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration through engaging narrative.
Develops empathy by exploring diverse perspectives of characters.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Tom Watson, 2022
Award winning
Big Feelings
Alexandra Penfold, 2021
42 pages
Why to read
Navigates complex emotions with vivid, relatable storytelling.
Encourages understanding and managing big feelings effectively.
Supports emotional development with engaging scenarios.
Ideal for joint reading sessions, enhancing bond and comprehension.
Big Feelings
Alexandra Penfold, 2021
Award winning
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2024
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging and adventurous narrative.
Characters exhibit teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances curiosity and deductive reasoning.
Enjoyable, interactive reading journey.
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2024
The Naughtiest Girl: Naughtiest Girl In The School
Enid Blyton, 2022
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and personal growth.
Encourages empathy and understanding among readers.
Supports development of social and emotional skills.
Ideal for collaborative parent-child reading sessions.
The Naughtiest Girl: Naughtiest Girl In The School
Enid Blyton, 2022
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel (Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels)
Barbara Park, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Laugh-out-loud kindergarten misadventures.
Visual storytelling aids young readers.
Addresses common school anxieties.
Promotes talking about feelings.
