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Award winning
Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson
Kadir Nelson, Sharon Robinson, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story about courage and determination.
Authored by Jackie Robinson's own daughter, Sharon.
Teaches valuable lessons on bravery and leadership.
Enhances awareness of historical events and figures.
Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson
Kadir Nelson, Sharon Robinson, 2009
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
The Berenstain Bears Values and Virtues Treasury: 8 Books in 1
Mike Berenstain, 2021
240 pages
Why to read
Explores universal values: honesty, kindness, respect.
Engaging stories foster moral development.
Encourages empathy, positive behaviors in children.
Family-focused reading enhances bonding.
The Berenstain Bears Values and Virtues Treasury: 8 Books in 1
Mike Berenstain, 2021
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
We Will Rock Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book
Ryan T. Higgins, 2020
Why to read
Develops life skills through the theme of perseverance
Promotes creativity and self-expression through the school talent show setting
Instills the values of friendship and support
Presents humor and relatability through the character of Penelope Rex
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We Will Rock Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book
Ryan T. Higgins, 2020
Award winning
Hockey in the Wild (Life in the Wild)
Nicholas Oldland, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship set in a wild environment.
Encourages teamwork and resolving conflicts amicably.
Humor infused narrative keeps young readers captivated.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Hockey in the Wild (Life in the Wild)
Nicholas Oldland, 2020
Award winning
World of Reading, Level 2: Disney Zombies 2 (World of Reading: Level 2)
Disney Books, Walt Disney Company, 2022
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances reading enjoyment and retention.
Characters teach valuable lessons about friendship and teamwork.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
