Books like Chicos: manual de instrucciones
Award winning
Bad Mermaids: On Thin Ice
Sibéal Pounder, 2019
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, boosts creativity and imaginative thinking.
Encourages teamwork, friendship, and bravery.
Engaging narrative fosters language and cognitive skills.
Perfect for family reading time, strengthens bonds.

Bad Mermaids: On Thin Ice
Sibéal Pounder, 2019
Award winning
Me and Luke
Audrey O'Hearn, 2005
148 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and understanding.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence in children.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.
Perfect for family bonding through shared reading.

Me and Luke
Audrey O'Hearn, 2005
Award winning
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Combines adventure with gender role exploration.
Supports confidence through courageous characters.
Encourages diversity and inclusivity.
Strengthens reading skills in a fun way.

The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2023
Award winning
Faces In The Water
Ranjit Lal, 2010
202 pages
Why to read
Addresses environmental issues through an engaging story.
Enhances awareness of wildlife conservation among young readers.
Fosters empathy and responsibility towards nature.
Encourages family discussions on ecological impact.

Faces In The Water
Ranjit Lal, 2010
Award winning
Maximilian and the Curse of the Fallen Angel (Max's Lucha Libre Adventures, 4)
Xavier Garza, 2020
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative blends cultural folklore with modern themes.
Empowers resilience and courage in facing challenges.
Strengthens understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Interactive adventure enhances decision-making skills.

Maximilian and the Curse of the Fallen Angel (Max's Lucha Libre Adventures, 4)
Xavier Garza, 2020
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Polly's Pen Pal (MathStart 3)
Stuart J. Murphy, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters global awareness and cultural appreciation.
Introduces basic geography in an engaging way.
Encourages letter writing and communication skills.
Strengthens understanding of mathematical concepts.

Polly's Pen Pal (MathStart 3)
Stuart J. Murphy, 2004
Award winning
The Adventures of Hashbrown Winters
Frank Cole, 2009
98 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventures foster creativity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.

