Books like Badly Drawn Beth
Award winning
Jo Jo Makoons: Snow Day
Dawn Quigley, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
Enhances empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Encourages resilience and resourcefulness in young readers.
Provides engaging, fun-filled educational content.

Jo Jo Makoons: Snow Day
Dawn Quigley, 2023
Award winning
Ramen for Everyone
Patricia Tanumihardja, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Culinary adventure sparks creativity and cultural appreciation.
Engaging storyline with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages family bonding through cooking-inspired activities.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary growth.

Ramen for Everyone
Patricia Tanumihardja, 2023
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
Planet Omar: Incredible Rescue Mission
Zanib Mian, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative with exciting challenges.
Highlights importance of friendship and bravery.
Enhances empathy through diverse cultural perspectives.
Encourages curiosity and practical knowledge application.

Planet Omar: Incredible Rescue Mission
Zanib Mian, 2023
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.

Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
Award winning
Big Nate: Hug It Out!
Lincoln Peirce, 2019
176 pages
Why to read
Promotes emotional intelligence and conflict resolution.
Humorous, engaging narrative keeps children interested.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Supports social skills development through storytelling.

Big Nate: Hug It Out!
Lincoln Peirce, 2019
The Worst Class in the World
Joanna Nadin, 2020
160 pages
Why to read
Humorous adventures, captivates young readers effortlessly.
Highlights team spirit and collaborative problem-solving.
Builds empathy through diverse character interactions.
Encourages creative thinking and positive behavior.

