Books like All-American Puppies #3: Camp Barkalot
Award winning
All-American Puppies #4: Uptown Poodle, Downtown Pups
Susan Saunders, 2001
96 pages
Why to read
Entertaining adventure with diverse, engaging puppy characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable conflicts.
Enhances vocabulary and cognitive skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

All-American Puppies #4: Uptown Poodle, Downtown Pups
Susan Saunders, 2001
Award winning
Smart About the Presidents (Smart About History)
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Jon Buller, Dana Regan, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging educational content on U.S. Presidents.
Enhances historical knowledge and curiosity.
Promotes critical thinking and retention.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

Smart About the Presidents (Smart About History)
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Jon Buller, Dana Regan, 2004
Award winning
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN PARTY (Choose Your Own Adventure #37)
Susan Saunders, 1986
54 pages
Why to read
Interactive story fosters decision-making skills.
Boosts reader engagement through multiple endings.
Enhances creative thinking with spooky scenarios.
Suitable for middle-grade readers, promoting independence.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN PARTY (Choose Your Own Adventure #37)
Susan Saunders, 1986
Award winning
ATTACK OF THE MONSTER PLANTS (Choose Your Own Adventure, No 34)
Susan Saunders, 1986
52 pages
Why to read
Engages kids in interactive, decision-making adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through diverse story outcomes.
Encourages independence and confidence in young readers.
Provides fun, immersive plant-based science knowledge.

ATTACK OF THE MONSTER PLANTS (Choose Your Own Adventure, No 34)
Susan Saunders, 1986
Mystery Cat
Susan Saunders, 1986
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery encourages critical thinking.
Lively illustrations captivate and stimulate imagination.
Characters teach valuable cooperation and friendship.
Ideal for developing young readers’ analytical skills.

Mystery Cat
Susan Saunders, 1986
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
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.

Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and creativity.
Characters display resilience and teamwork values.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

