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Award winning
The Christmas Magic
Lauren Thompson, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of holiday spirit and excitement.
Encourages empathy and sharing through heartwarming storyline.
Beautiful illustrations complement the magical Christmas theme.
Ideal for family reading during the holiday season.

The Christmas Magic
Lauren Thompson, 2009
Award winning
The Apple Pie That Papa Baked
Jonathan Bean, Lauren Thompson, 2007
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and the sequence of actions.
Strengthens understanding of cause and effect.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive, rhythmic phrases.
Fosters family bonds through shared reading moments.

The Apple Pie That Papa Baked
Jonathan Bean, Lauren Thompson, 2007
Focus on Habitats: Desert Animals
Stephen P. Savage, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse desert animal habitats engagingly.
Enhances knowledge on animal adaptation and survival.
Supports developmental understanding of ecosystems.
Ideal for shared reading, boosts family engagement.

Focus on Habitats: Desert Animals
Stephen P. Savage, 2006
Award winning
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Mac Barnett, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores magical, whimsical Christmas mysteries.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Engaging, relatable narrative for young readers.
Perfect for festive family reading sessions.

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Mac Barnett, 2023
Award winning
Catside Up, Catside Down
Anna Hrachovec, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores problem-solving through playful cat antics.
Enhances creativity with reversible cat scenarios.
Encourages interactive reading and family involvement.
Builds early language and cognitive skills.

Catside Up, Catside Down
Anna Hrachovec, 2023
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports early development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cozy, shared reading sessions.

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

