Books like Dodsworth in New York (A Dodsworth Book)
Award winning
Metropolitan Cow
Tim Egan, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Whimsical tale of a city-dwelling cow and friends.
Encourages creativity and humor in everyday life.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Suitable for independent readers and read-aloud sessions.

Metropolitan Cow
Tim Egan, 1996
Award winning
Bad Kitty Goes on Vacation
Nick Bruel, 2020
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling with humor and adventure.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through narrative.
Strengthens reading skills with playful text and illustrations.
Suitable for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Bad Kitty Goes on Vacation
Nick Bruel, 2020
Little Miss Trouble Causing Trouble (Mr. Men & Little Miss Chunkies)
Adam Hargreaves, Roger Hargreaves, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline captivates young readers' imagination.
Encourages understanding of consequences through relatable scenarios.
Enhances empathetic skills and moral reasoning.
Provides enjoyable, interactive reading moments for families.

Little Miss Trouble Causing Trouble (Mr. Men & Little Miss Chunkies)
Adam Hargreaves, Roger Hargreaves, 2016
Award winning
Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend
Francesca Simon, 2006
112 pages
Why to read
Engages kids in sportsmanship and teamwork themes.
Enhances understanding of consequences and responsibility.
Offers humor that keeps young readers interested.
Strengthens literacy through lively, accessible language.

Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend
Francesca Simon, 2006
Award winning
The Naughtiest Unicorn at Christmas
Pip Bird, 2019
160 pages
Why to read
Festive, engaging storyline sparks children’s imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship values.
Enhances reading skills and emotional understanding.
Ideal for holiday shared reading moments.

The Naughtiest Unicorn at Christmas
Pip Bird, 2019
Award winning
Two Terrible Vikings
Francesca Simon, 2020
136 pages
Why to read
Vibrant adventure, fosters creativity and imagination.
Highlights values of teamwork and resilience.
Engaging narrative, enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.

Two Terrible Vikings
Francesca Simon, 2020
Award winning
Squishy McFluff: Supermarket Sweep!
Pip Jones, 2014
80 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through whimsical storytelling.
Enhances problem-solving with playful supermarket challenges.
Strengthens reading skills in a fun context.
Encourages empathy through endearing characters.

Squishy McFluff: Supermarket Sweep!
Pip Jones, 2014
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.

