Top-rated books by Jacqueline Ogburn
The Bake Shop Ghost
Age: 4-7
Books like Jacqueline Ogburn’s
Award winning
InvestiGators
John Green, 2020
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot sparks imagination and critical thinking.
Characters model teamwork, friendship, and perseverance.
Combines humor and mystery to maintain interest.
Encourages interactive and participative reading.

InvestiGators
John Green, 2020
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Henry's Pizzas (Henry Duck)
Robert M. Quackenbush, 2025
40 pages, Paperback
Why to read
Turns mistakes into creative solutions.
Encourages sharing and friendship.
Easy text supports early readers.
Lively artwork sparks laughter.

Henry's Pizzas (Henry Duck)
Robert M. Quackenbush, 2025
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.

Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Barbie & Teresa: The Secret Recipe (Mattel Reader, Level 2)
Courtney Carbone, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches teamwork through tasty cookies.
Perfect length for early readers.
Includes real, child-friendly recipes.
Vibrant art keeps attention focused.

Barbie & Teresa: The Secret Recipe (Mattel Reader, Level 2)
Courtney Carbone, 2025
Award winning
Scarlet & Violet
Scholastic, Scholastic Inc., 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, colorful illustrations capture children's imaginations.
Encourages empathy through Scarlet & Violet's adventures.
Supports language development with rich, engaging text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Scarlet & Violet
Scholastic, Scholastic Inc., 2023
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse, loving families.
Inspires creativity and imagination.
Teaches resilience after mistakes.
Gorgeous art boosts visual literacy.

