Kickers Series
This series is best read in order
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Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story)
Faith Capalia, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Unleash creativity with spooky yet delightful storytelling.
Characters face fears, teaching resilience and courage.
Mixture of suspense and humor captivates young readers.
Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story)
Faith Capalia, 2023
Award winning
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on a classic tale inspires creativity.
Emphasizes resilience and bravery through Bea's adventures.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
Katie Price's Perfect Ponies: Stage Fright!: Book 10
Katie Price, 2009
112 pages
Why to read
Overcome fears with captivating pony-related challenges.
Builds confidence through character resilience and growth.
Encourages empathy through relatable emotional struggles.
Katie Price's Perfect Ponies: Stage Fright!: Book 10
Katie Price, 2009
Award winning
Barney Goes to the Horse Show
Vicki Reinke, 2019
36 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Introduces children to concepts of competition and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary with horse-related terminology.
Encourages empathy through character interactions.
Barney Goes to the Horse Show
Vicki Reinke, 2019
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
The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Captures joyful essence of childhood adventures.
Encourages teamwork and community building.
Enhances empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates imagination through vibrant storytelling.
The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
I'm Not Scared, You Are!
Patricia Hegarty, 2023
16 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of bravery and facing fears.
Engages children with colorful, captivating illustrations.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
I'm Not Scared, You Are!
Patricia Hegarty, 2023
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.
