Books like Bottle Tops
The Mighty Onion
Mark Crilley, 2024
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks creativity and emotional growth.
Teaches resilience and perseverance through relatable scenarios.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills effectively.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.

The Mighty Onion
Mark Crilley, 2024
Award winning
Yukie's Island
Steve Sheinkin, Yukie Kimura, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story enhances cognitive and emotional development.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate young readers’ imaginations.
Encourages resilience and self-discovery through protagonist’s journey.
Ideal for bonding during family read-aloud sessions.

Yukie's Island
Steve Sheinkin, Yukie Kimura, 2023
Award winning
A Tangle of Spells
Michelle Harrison, 2021
334 pages
Why to read
Engaging, magical adventure stimulates creativity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting resilience and empathy.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving through plot challenges.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

A Tangle of Spells
Michelle Harrison, 2021
Award winning
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and creativity.
Characters display resilience and teamwork values.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
Award winning
Ways to Grow Love: Ryan Hart
Renée Watson, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy, resilience, and personal growth.
Captivating narrative that keeps young readers engaged.
Supports emotional and social development.

Ways to Grow Love: Ryan Hart
Renée Watson, 2021
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.

Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
The Sun Never Hurries
Roxane Turcotte, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through vibrant, engaging storytelling.
Supports understanding of time, patience, and natural processes.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythmic, easy-to-follow text.
Offers a comforting, reassuring narrative for young readers.

