Books like A Very Mercy Christmas
Award winning
La La La: A Story of Hope
Kate Dicamillo, Jaime Kim, 2017
70 pages
Why to read
Promotes resilience and hope through captivating illustrations.
Encourages emotional expression and empathy in children.
Simple, lyrical text ideal for early readers.
Fosters imagination and independent thinking.
La La La: A Story of Hope
Kate Dicamillo, Jaime Kim, 2017
Award winning
Good Rosie!
Kate Dicamillo, Harry Bliss, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages friendship and social skills development.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Supports emotional growth through character interactions.
Ideal for shared reading, builds family bonds.
Good Rosie!
Kate Dicamillo, Harry Bliss, 2018
Charlotte's Web: 70th Anniversary Edition (A Puffin Book)
E.B. White, Martin Thiselton, Kate Dicamillo, Garth Williams, Trinity College London, 2018
248 pages
Why to read
Classic tale of friendship, loyalty, and life’s cycles.
Enhances empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Encourages emotional development and moral reasoning.
Timeless narrative, vividly capturing children's imaginations.
Charlotte's Web: 70th Anniversary Edition (A Puffin Book)
E.B. White, Martin Thiselton, Kate Dicamillo, Garth Williams, Trinity College London, 2018
Award winning
The Magician's Elephant
Kate Dicamillo, Yoko Tanaka, 2009
201 pages
Why to read
Encourages belief in the impossible through magical storytelling.
Strengthens empathy and understanding via diverse character encounters.
Enhances problem-solving through complex, engaging plot twists.
Supports emotional development and resilience in young readers.
The Magician's Elephant
Kate Dicamillo, Yoko Tanaka, 2009
Award winning
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, Chris Van Dusen, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Features lovable, relatable characters fostering empathy and connection.
Stimulates problem-solving skills through plot-driven challenges.
Enhances language development and storytelling abilities.
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, Chris Van Dusen, 2023
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
Bink & Gollie: Two for One
Kate Dicamillo, Alison Mcghee, Tony Fucile, 2012
80 pages
Why to read
Showcases the joy of friendship and cooperation.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages resilience and creative solutions.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.
Bink & Gollie: Two for One
Kate Dicamillo, Alison Mcghee, Tony Fucile, 2012
Award winning
Classics
The Tale of Despereaux
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2003
247 pages
Why to read
Inspires courage and resilience through Despereaux's adventures.
Enhances empathy with relatable, diverse character experiences.
Stimulates imagination with rich, descriptive storytelling.
Supports moral development with clear ethical dilemmas.
