Books like Cheese Belongs To You!
Award winning
A Place to Call Home
Alexis Deacon, Viviane Schwarz, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of belonging and resilience.
Stimulates empathy and emotional development in children.
Encourages curiosity about diverse habitats and creatures.
Beautiful illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

A Place to Call Home
Alexis Deacon, Viviane Schwarz, 2011
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.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 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
Award winning
The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fostering emotional growth.
Teaches valuable lessons in resilience and friendship.
Boosts empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages dialogue on overcoming life's hurdles.

The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
Award winning
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, culturally rich illustrations enhance engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse communities and heritage.
Stimulates language development through rhythmic, lyrical text.
Supports social and emotional learning.

Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship with heartwarming, delightful illustrations.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative that fosters parent-child bonding.
Reinforces the importance of sticking together through challenges.

I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.

Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
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.

