Books like Ballet Dreams
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
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
Faraway Things
Dave Eggers, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of adventure and courageous explorations.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Enhances curiosity and broadens world views.
Supports social and emotional development.
Faraway Things
Dave Eggers, 2021
Award winning
All The Things I Can Be
Kafilat Shobajo, 2023
46 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and possibility thinking in young readers.
Showcases diverse career options, broadening children's aspirations.
Engaging illustrations complement the empowering narrative.
Encourages self-expression and confidence in personal abilities.
All The Things I Can Be
Kafilat Shobajo, 2023
Award winning
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through magical realism.
Builds empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Stimulates language development and imagination.
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure in a magical forest setting.
Strong female protagonist encourages empowerment and resilience.
Enhances creative thinking and imaginative play.
Ideal for family reading, fosters bonding and discussion.
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
Broom for Two
Jennifer Maruno, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages friendship and sharing among young readers.
Stimulates imagination with whimsical storytelling.
Enhances understanding of cooperation and teamwork.
Captures attention with colorful, engaging illustrations.
