Books like Blueberries for Sal
Award winning
Abran paso a los patitos
Robert Mccloskey, 1973
64 pages
Why to read
Charming tale enhances understanding of patience and perseverance.
Simple yet captivating illustrations engage young readers visually.
Encourages empathy by exploring animal and human interactions.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bond.

Abran paso a los patitos
Robert Mccloskey, 1973
Award winning
Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man (Picture Puffins)
Robert Mccloskey, 1963
64 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Adventure tale encourages resilience and creative thinking.
Enhances vocabulary through descriptive and engaging narrative.
Supports bonding through shared reading moments.

Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man (Picture Puffins)
Robert Mccloskey, 1963
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
Award winning
The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
Mariah Marsden, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Themes of friendship, growth, and resilience.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of nature.
Accessible adaptation of a classic tale.

The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
Mariah Marsden, 2021
Award winning
Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better
Glenda Armand, Kim Freeman, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores historical innovation in a captivating story.
Inspires creativity and entrepreneurial spirit in children.
Highlights perseverance and problem-solving skills.
Engaging educational content for young minds.

Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better
Glenda Armand, Kim Freeman, 2023
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
My Nana's Garden
Dawn Casey, 2020
22 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of loss, memory, and eternal love.
Beautifully illustrates nature's cycle and regeneration.
Stimulates emotional development and resilience.
Encourages discussions on family bonds and heritage.

