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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
Agent Moose
Mo O'hara, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery adventure captivates young readers.
Builds critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Colorful illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.

Agent Moose
Mo O'hara, 2020
Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Tom Watson, 2022
240 pages
Why to read
Humorous story enhances children's linguistic and emotional development.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration through engaging narrative.
Develops empathy by exploring diverse perspectives of characters.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Tom Watson, 2022
Award winning
Solids, Liquids, Guess Who's Got Gas?: Lucy's Lab #2 (2)
Michelle Houts, 2019
104 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with scientific concepts.
Encourages inquiry-based learning and curiosity.
Colorful illustrations enhance understanding.
Ideal for budding young scientists.

Solids, Liquids, Guess Who's Got Gas?: Lucy's Lab #2 (2)
Michelle Houts, 2019
Award winning
Violet and the Mummy Mystery (Violet Investigates Book 4)
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Vivid and relatable protagonist sparks imagination.
Cultivates critical thinking through compelling narrative.
Encourages interactive and educational reading sessions.

Violet and the Mummy Mystery (Violet Investigates Book 4)
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Mystery of the Hidden Elves (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, 2021
144 pages
Why to read
Mystery-filled, captivates young readers' imaginations.
Features relatable characters, fostering emotional connection.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Mystery of the Hidden Elves (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, 2021
Award winning
Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale sparks curiosity and imagination.
Engages young readers with relatable, dynamic characters.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Perfect blend of fun and educational content.

