Top-rated books by Clare Kirtley Julia Donaldson, Joelle Dreidemy, Pauline Siewert, Deborah Allwright, Andy Hammond, Al
Books like Clare Kirtley Julia Donaldson, Joelle Dreidemy, Pauline Siewert, Deborah Allwright, Andy Hammond, Al’s
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming Chinatown adventure.
Funny, low-stakes detective plot.
Celebrates empathy and belonging.
Rich, lively middle-grade voice.

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
Award winning
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of change and personal growth.
Encourages children to embrace new experiences.
Supports development of self-confidence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
The World's Worst Pets
David Walliams, 2022
312 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale sparks joy and creativity in young readers.
Unique pets enhance imagination and emotional development.
Encourages empathy through character-pet relationships.
Supports language skills with playful, vibrant language.

The World's Worst Pets
David Walliams, 2022
Cat Kid Comic Club 3: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through comic creation lessons.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Builds self-expression and storytelling skills.
Engaging illustrations keep young readers captivated.

Cat Kid Comic Club 3: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Muffins and Turnips
Paul George, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary with fun, engaging words.
Encourages empathy and understanding diversity.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Muffins and Turnips
Paul George, 2023
Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)
Ben Clanton, 2025
72 pages
Why to read
Funny visuals keep pages turning quickly.
Promotes balanced eating habits playfully.
Celebrates caring, supportive friendships.
Great starter graphic novel format.

Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)
Ben Clanton, 2025
Where's the Animal Poo? A Search and Find
Alex Hunter, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Interactive search-and-find adventure.
Encourages observational skills and curiosity.
Fun and engaging animal facts.
Ideal for family bonding during reading time.

Where's the Animal Poo? A Search and Find
Alex Hunter, 2020
Wake Up, Trucks!
Jodie Parachini, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline sparks curiosity and engagement.
Features relatable, lively truck characters for young readers.
Enhances language skills and concept learning.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading time.

