Books like Franklin's Pond Phantom (Kids Can Read)
Award winning
Franklin's Pumpkin (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sasha McIntyre, Robert Penman, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with a charming, relatable story.
Teaches valuable lessons on friendship and cooperation.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Fun, educational read perfect for early learners.

Franklin's Pumpkin (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sasha McIntyre, Robert Penman, 2004
Award winning
Franklin's Big Book of Stories: A Collection of 6 First Readers (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sean Jeffrey, Alice Sinkner, 2013
184 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary with simple, age-appropriate language.
Engages young readers with diverse, captivating stories.
Fosters empathy through relatable character experiences.
Supports early reading skills development.

Franklin's Big Book of Stories: A Collection of 6 First Readers (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sean Jeffrey, Alice Sinkner, 2013
Award winning
Priscilla and Rosy
Sharon Jennings, Sharon Jennings Maureen Luke Luke Luke L A Maureen Peter Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters creativity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship values.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Priscilla and Rosy
Sharon Jennings, Sharon Jennings Maureen Luke Luke Luke L A Maureen Peter Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary, 2001
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
113 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable sibling dynamics.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Encourages shared reading with captivating storytelling.

The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 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
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
314 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of bravery and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth in readers.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, creative storytelling.
Supports development of a strong moral compass.

