Top-rated books by Diane Swanson
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Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
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
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey in the Arctic stimulates imagination.
Characters display teamwork, enhancing social development.
Introduces scientific concepts, fostering curiosity.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging narrative.

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage, 2022
Award winning
I Am Benjamin Franklin: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Benjamin Franklin’s innovative spirit.
Highlights importance of curiosity and perseverance.
Encourages historical knowledge and civic awareness.
Engaging storytelling suitable for young readers.

I Am Benjamin Franklin: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2020
Operation Ouch!: The HuManual
Ben Elcomb, 2035
176 pages
Why to read
Explore the wonders of the human body.
Engaging content encourages scientific curiosity.
Colorful illustrations complement educational facts.
Perfect for budding young scientists.

Operation Ouch!: The HuManual
Ben Elcomb, 2035
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.

The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
How to Count to ONE
Caspar Salmon, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates basic counting with engaging rhymes.
Colorful illustrations captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages early math skills in a fun way.
Ideal for interactive parent-child learning sessions.

How to Count to ONE
Caspar Salmon, 2023
Basher Science: The Complete Periodic Table
Adrian Dingle, Dan Green, 2025
192 pages
Why to read
Makes chemistry funny and friendly.
Supports STEM school topics directly.
Great for quick, engaging reading.
Boosts memory with character design.

