Pony Scouts Series
This series is best read in order
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Award winning
Horse Diaries #1: Elska
Catherine Hapka, 2009
49 pages
Why to read
Engaging historical narrative enhances cultural understanding.
Features strong, empathetic equine protagonist.
Encourages empathy and respect for animals.
Supports development of emotional intelligence.

Horse Diaries #1: Elska
Catherine Hapka, 2009
Award winning
Shrek the Third: Friends and Foes
Catherine Hapka, Steven E. Gordon, Catherine Hapka, Steven E. Gordon, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story with engaging, dynamic characters.
Encourages creativity and friendship values.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
Fun, interactive experience for young readers.

Shrek the Third: Friends and Foes
Catherine Hapka, Steven E. Gordon, Catherine Hapka, Steven E. Gordon, 2007
Award winning
LEGO Friends: Mystery in the Whispering Woods (Chapter Book #3)
Catherine Hapka, Cathy Hapka, 2014
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Relatable LEGO Friends characters foster emotional growth.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for independent or shared reading sessions.

LEGO Friends: Mystery in the Whispering Woods (Chapter Book #3)
Catherine Hapka, Cathy Hapka, 2014
Minnie Mysteries (Pictureback(R))
Catherine Hapka, Rh Disney, 2003
72 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery stories for young curious minds.
Develops critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Characters that foster empathy and relate to readers.
Illustrations that captivate and enhance storytelling.

Minnie Mysteries (Pictureback(R))
Catherine Hapka, Rh Disney, 2003
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Award winning
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Fuses Halloween excitement with enchanting aquatic adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with playful, thematic words.
Encourages creativity with unique narwhal-led storyline.
Ideal for bonding over seasonal storytelling.


