Books like Attack of the Aqua Apes
Award winning
The Seven Little Sisters Who Live on the Round Ball That Floats in the Air
Rews, Jane, Jane Andrews, Louisa Parsons Hopkins, 1861
114 pages
Why to read
Showcases diversity through global sisters' adventures.
Encourages empathy and cultural appreciation.
Stimulates imagination with unique settings.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

The Seven Little Sisters Who Live on the Round Ball That Floats in the Air
Rews, Jane, Jane Andrews, Louisa Parsons Hopkins, 1861
Award winning
Buddy's Lucky Day
Stacey Ortense, 2023
49 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages resilience through Buddy's adventurous escapades.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Buddy's Lucky Day
Stacey Ortense, 2023
Award winning
Lizzie and Lucky: The Mystery of the Disappearing Rabbit
Megan Rix, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot enhances problem-solving skills.
Features relatable characters, fostering emotional connections.
Encourages critical thinking through clue-driven storyline.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Lizzie and Lucky: The Mystery of the Disappearing Rabbit
Megan Rix, 2023
Lucky
Denise Carey-Costa, 2011
34 pages
Why to read
Inspires empathy and compassion through storytelling.
Enhances understanding of animal welfare and kindness.
Engaging narrative fosters children's interest in reading.
Supports emotional and social development.

Lucky
Denise Carey-Costa, 2011
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 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
InvestiGators: All Tide Up (InvestiGators, 7)
John Green, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure keeps young readers engaged.
Enhances critical thinking through mystery-solving elements.
Illustrations stimulate visual learning and creativity.
Encourages teamwork and cooperation among characters.

InvestiGators: All Tide Up (InvestiGators, 7)
John Green, 2023
Award winning
JANE SAVES THE CANYON : WeActivism Vol. 1
Shawne V. Shiflett, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Promotes environmental awareness and responsibility.
Encourages collective action and teamwork in children.
Inspires young readers through empowering narrative.
Supports development of empathy and social skills.

