Books like Dexter and Winter's Detective Agency
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Award winning
The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and unique storytelling.
Encourages dialogue and enhances communication skills.
Supports emotional development through relatable scenarios.
Ideal for building confidence in young readers.

The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
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
Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency: A Discovery Disappears (Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency (US edition), 1)
Pip Murphy, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Encourages logical thinking and attention to detail.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency: A Discovery Disappears (Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency (US edition), 1)
Pip Murphy, 2022
Award winning
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through mysterious quests.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.

The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
Award winning
The Last Firefox
Lee Newbery, 2022
304 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enhances problem-solving skills.
Promotes empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Strengthens reading skills with compelling narrative.
Supports emotional growth, boosting self-confidence.

The Last Firefox
Lee Newbery, 2022
Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary
Joëlle Jolivet, Jean-Luc Fromental, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot sparks curiosity and imagination.
Relatable cat detective character encourages identification.
Enhances problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
Fun, interactive reading fosters parent-child bonding.

Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary
Joëlle Jolivet, Jean-Luc Fromental, 2024
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

