Books like 1 Zany Zoo
Award winning
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and thinking outside the box.
Enhances empathy through character-driven storyline.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Offers humor and enjoyment in storyline.

Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
Award winning
Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes laughter and joy through playful animal visuals.
Enhances observational skills with engaging guessing games.
Strengthens decision-making abilities in young readers.
Encourages family interaction and shared reading moments.

Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
Award winning
The Monkey Who Saved the Zoo: Chaos of the Grumpy Pirate Penguin
Adisan Books, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's imagination and curiosity.
Characters show resilience and teamwork, great for young minds.
Enhances vocabulary and cognitive skills through engaging narrative.
Addresses handling emotions and conflict resolution positively.

The Monkey Who Saved the Zoo: Chaos of the Grumpy Pirate Penguin
Adisan Books, 2022
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
The Adventures of a Homeless Kitty
Rebecca Jordan-Glum, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of resilience and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding of adversity.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enriches family time.

The Adventures of a Homeless Kitty
Rebecca Jordan-Glum, 2022
Award winning
My Weirdtastic School #1: Miss Banks Pulls Lots of Pranks!
Dan Gutman, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor enhances children's cognitive flexibility.
Encourages creativity through quirky plot twists.
Supports social skills with diverse character interactions.
Fosters a love for reading with playful narratives.

My Weirdtastic School #1: Miss Banks Pulls Lots of Pranks!
Dan Gutman, 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 Book Will Get You to Sleep!
Jory John, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Innovative approach to bedtime routines.
Engages kids' imagination, ensuring a smooth sleep transition.
Fun, comforting narrative reduces bedtime resistance.
Ideal for improving children's nightly routines.

