Books like Cyclops
Award winning
Theseus and the Minotaur
Leonard Everett Fisher, 1988
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adaptation of a classic Greek myth.
Encourages perseverance through challenging situations.
Enhances cultural and historical awareness.
Supports development of analytical thinking skills.

Theseus and the Minotaur
Leonard Everett Fisher, 1988
Award winning
Blackbeard's Last Fight
Eric A. Kimmel, Leonard Everett Fisher, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Action-packed pirate adventure captivates young minds.
Historical context enriches learning experience.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in children.
Strengthen literacy through engaging storytelling.

Blackbeard's Last Fight
Eric A. Kimmel, Leonard Everett Fisher, 2006
Award winning
She Persisted: Harriet Tubman
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Chelsea Clinton, 2021
80 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of perseverance and bravery.
Introduces historical figures and important events.
Encourages discussions on justice and equality.
Empowering narrative boosts self-confidence in readers.

She Persisted: Harriet Tubman
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Chelsea Clinton, 2021
Award winning
The Labyrinth of Doom: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2022
150 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, engaging storyline captivates young readers.
Characters display teamwork, enhancing social skills development.
Encourages creative thinking and strategic problem-solving.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Labyrinth of Doom: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2022
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
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
224 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through enchanting, magical adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging storyline.
Encourages exploration of emotions and relationships.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
Award winning
When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left
Marc Colagiovanni, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience through creative problem-solving strategies.
Empowers children to handle challenges with positivity.
Engages young readers with humor and relatable scenarios.
Supports developmental growth in decision-making skills.

