Books like Beggars, Beasts & Easter Fire/Stories of Early Saints
Award winning
The Old Ladies Who Liked Cats
Carol Greene, 1991
32 pages
Why to read
Charming tale of compassion and community engagement.
Enhances empathy and understanding in young readers.
Celebrates diversity and the power of kindness.
Ideal for improving early reading skills.
The Old Ladies Who Liked Cats
Carol Greene, 1991
Award winning
The Story of Halloween
Carol Greene, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Explores origins and traditions of Halloween engagingly.
Educational content tailored for early elementary-age children.
Fosters curiosity about historical and cultural practices.
Enhances vocabulary with themed and expressive words.
The Story of Halloween
Carol Greene, 2004
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
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
Friends and Heroes: The Easter Story
Deborah Lock, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates valuable lessons on friendship and bravery.
Engaging retelling of a significant historical event.
Supports growth in empathy and moral understanding.
Ideal for shared reading during the Easter season.
Friends and Heroes: The Easter Story
Deborah Lock, 2023
Award winning
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
357 pages
Why to read
Gripping mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Strong, relatable protagonist boosts empathy.
Adventure-rich setting stimulates imagination.
Engages young readers with suspenseful, paced storytelling.
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
Award winning
A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young children's attention. - Simple, rhythmic text supports early language development. - Durable board book format withstands toddler handling. - Encourages visual and tactile exploration.
A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.
