Books like Misty Black’s
Award winning
The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 21–25: An unofficial Minecraft series
Dave Villager, 2023
406 pages
Why to read
Engages children with adventurous and creative storylines.
Encourages teamwork, strategy, and decision-making skills.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narratives.
Supports cognitive development with complex character interactions.
The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 21–25: An unofficial Minecraft series
Dave Villager, 2023
Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
Award winning
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through mysterious quests.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
Award winning
FGTeeV Saves the World!
Fgteev, Miguel Díaz Rivas, 2022
208 pages
Why to read
Action-packed adventure for thrill-loving kids.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Strengthens reading skills and comprehension.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
FGTeeV Saves the World!
Fgteev, Miguel Díaz Rivas, 2022
Award winning
I Am Stuck
Julia Mills, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creative thinking and engagement.
Illustrations enhance understanding and captivate young minds.
Supports developmental milestones in problem-solving skills.
Empowers children to overcome obstacles with resilience.
I Am Stuck
Julia Mills, 2023
Award winning
Frogs in Space: Lilly & Milly Frog, Shog and Piggle in...
Lisette Starr, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Explores teamwork with whimsical space adventure.
Introduces basic astronomy concepts to young readers.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in children.
Frogs in Space: Lilly & Milly Frog, Shog and Piggle in...
Lisette Starr, 2022
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
314 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of bravery and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth in readers.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, creative storytelling.
Supports development of a strong moral compass.
