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Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming Chinatown adventure.
Funny, low-stakes detective plot.
Celebrates empathy and belonging.
Rich, lively middle-grade voice.

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel (Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels)
Barbara Park, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Laugh-out-loud kindergarten misadventures.
Visual storytelling aids young readers.
Addresses common school anxieties.
Promotes talking about feelings.

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel (Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels)
Barbara Park, 2025
Anne Dreams: Inspired by Anne of Green Gables (An Anne Chapter Book)
Kallie George, 2024
72 pages
Why to read
Gentle, engaging retelling for beginners.
Celebrates creativity and accountability.
Short chapters boost reading stamina.
Introduces Canadian history softly.

Anne Dreams: Inspired by Anne of Green Gables (An Anne Chapter Book)
Kallie George, 2024
The Wind in the Willows – 90th anniversary gift edition: With original artwork, by Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator, E. H. Shepard
Kenneth Grahame, 2025
272 pages
Why to read
Timeless friendship tale.
Vivid illustrations enhance imagination.
Advanced yet musical language.
Humor balances gentle life lessons.

The Wind in the Willows – 90th anniversary gift edition: With original artwork, by Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator, E. H. Shepard
Kenneth Grahame, 2025
Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
112 pages
Why to read
Relatable blended-family situations.
Humorous, gentle life lessons.
Encourages empathy and honesty.
Great confidence-building chapter length.

Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
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
The Berenstain Bears on the Moon
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Easy text grows early reading skills.
Fun space facts spark curiosity.
Beloved characters ensure engagement.
Encourages dreaming big.

The Berenstain Bears on the Moon
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, 2025
The Odyssey
Gillian Cross, 2025
178 pages
Why to read
Exciting Greek myth retold for kids.
Boosts vocabulary and cultural literacy.
Models courage and critical thinking.
Great for parent-child discussions.

