Books like Dara Palmer's Major Drama
Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of Lenny Henry's rise to fame
Encourages perseverance and chasing dreams
Highlights importance of diversity and inclusivity
Engaging and educational read for young children
Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
Award winning
That's Betty!
Gregory Bonsignore, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale ignites children's imagination and creativity.
Features strong, relatable female protagonist inspiring young readers.
Encourages problem-solving with engaging narrative challenges.
Perfect blend of humor and learning for young minds.
That's Betty!
Gregory Bonsignore, 2022
Award winning
A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!
Anika Aldamuy Denise, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Rita Moreno's captivating real-life achievements.
Highlights cultural diversity and perseverance.
Encourages artistic expression and following dreams.
Educational insights into historical and social contexts.
A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!
Anika Aldamuy Denise, 2021
Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine
Linda Elovitz Marshall, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative about leadership and courage.
Features real-life hero, promoting resilience and perseverance.
Supports understanding of current global events.
Inspires civic awareness and responsibility.
Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine
Linda Elovitz Marshall, 2023
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
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: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.
