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Award winning
Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book
Tracey West, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating narrative. - Encourages courage and teamwork in youngsters. - Develops reading fluency and comprehension. - Suitable for beginning independent readers.

Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book
Tracey West, 2023
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.

The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
Rosie the Twilight Dragon
Maddy Mara, 2022
144 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with charming, mythical adventures.
Encourages empathy through diverse, compelling characters.
Supports cognitive development with creative problem-solving.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading time.

Rosie the Twilight Dragon
Maddy Mara, 2022
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.

The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
Kicks in the Sky
C.G. Esperanza, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant adventure, sparks children's curiosity and imagination.
Characters demonstrate resilience, teamwork, and problem solving.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Engages young readers through intriguing plot twists.

Kicks in the Sky
C.G. Esperanza, 2023
Award winning
The Magic of the Mirror (Thea Stilton: Special Edition #9) (9)
Thea Stilton, 2020
320 pages
Why to read
Engaging, magical adventure for young minds.
Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking.
Builds problem-solving skills through interactive storytelling.
Ideal for developing early reading habits.

The Magic of the Mirror (Thea Stilton: Special Edition #9) (9)
Thea Stilton, 2020
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

