Books like Faraway Things
Award winning
We Became Jaguars
Dave Eggers, 2021
44 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and adventure through imaginative storytelling.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy.
Strengthens parent-child bonding during shared reading.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
We Became Jaguars
Dave Eggers, 2021
Award winning
Classics
Where the Wild Things Are
Dave Eggers, Barbara Bersche, 2009
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through vivid, imaginative storytelling.
Encourages emotional expression and coping mechanisms.
Stimulates adventurous spirit within a safe framework.
Provides meaningful parent-child bonding during reading.
Where the Wild Things Are
Dave Eggers, Barbara Bersche, 2009
Award winning
The Lifters
Dave Eggers, 2018
352 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Highlights teamwork, courage, and resilience.
Addresses real-life issues through a fantastical lens.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
The Lifters
Dave Eggers, 2018
Award winning
Her Right Foot
Dave Eggers, 2017
112 pages
Why to read
Explores Statue of Liberty’s symbolism and history.
Encourages curiosity about freedom and democracy.
Stimulating illustrations captivate young readers.
Ideal for discussions on history and liberty.
Her Right Foot
Dave Eggers, 2017
Award winning
What Can a Citizen Do?
Dave Eggers, 2018
46 pages
Why to read
Empowers kids to understand civic responsibility.
Illustrates teamwork and community building.
Engaging story encourages active participation.
Supports development of empathy and ethics.
What Can a Citizen Do?
Dave Eggers, 2018
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
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
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.
