Books like Dolphin Boy
Award winning
Calvin Coconut: Man Trip
Graham Salisbury, Jacqueline Rogers, 2012
112 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale encourages exploration and personal growth. - Features strong, supportive familial relationships. - Highlights the importance of responsibility and resilience. - Engages young readers with humor and realistic scenarios.

Calvin Coconut: Man Trip
Graham Salisbury, Jacqueline Rogers, 2012
Award winning
A Different Pond
Bao Phi, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Captures family bonding through fishing early in the morning.
Illuminates immigrant family’s hardworking and loving dynamic.
Introduces cultural diversity and resilience.
Enhances understanding of socio-economic differences.

A Different Pond
Bao Phi, 2017
Award winning
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of new experiences.
Encourages adaptation and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 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
Classics
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated): The 1900 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
L. Frank Baum, Catherine Miles, 2023
180 pages
Why to read
Classic adventure enriches imagination and creativity.
Timeless characters foster emotional intelligence and empathy.
Encourages resilience and self-discovery through challenges.
Illustrations enhance visual stimulation and engagement.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated): The 1900 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
L. Frank Baum, Catherine Miles, 2023
Award winning
The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee
Julie Leung, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story of a fearless female pilot.
Celebrates courage, perseverance, and breaking barriers.
Highlights historical significance and cultural diversity.
Empowers young readers through positive role models.

The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee
Julie Leung, 2021
Award winning
Gone Fishing: A novel in verse
Tamera Will Wissinger, 2013
128 pages
Why to read
Engages children with rhythmic, poetic storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary through unique narrative style.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Captures the excitement of outdoor adventures.

Gone Fishing: A novel in verse
Tamera Will Wissinger, 2013
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

