Books like Freddie vs. the Family Curse
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.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Award winning
The Story of a Puppet - Or, The Adventures of Pinocchio - Illustrated by C. Mazzanti
Carlo Collodi, 2021
238 pages
Why to read
Classic tale fosters creativity and moral growth.
Illustrations by C. Mazzanti enhance the storytelling.
Encourages lessons on honesty and accountability.
Ideal for shared reading and engagement.

The Story of a Puppet - Or, The Adventures of Pinocchio - Illustrated by C. Mazzanti
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Award winning
Winx Club Vol. 1: Welcome to Magix (Winx Club, 1)
Rainbow Spa, Iginio Straffi, 2024
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical adventures spark children's imagination.
Characters display teamwork, friendship, and resilience.
Encourages creativity and belief in oneself.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.

Winx Club Vol. 1: Welcome to Magix (Winx Club, 1)
Rainbow Spa, Iginio Straffi, 2024
Isadora Moon Helps Out
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
128 pages
Why to read
Blends fantasy with real-world scenarios effectively.
Encourages empathy and helping others.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging storytelling.
Suitable for independent or guided reading sessions.

Isadora Moon Helps Out
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
Award winning
Encanto Deluxe Junior Novel
Disney, Walt Disney Company, Angela Cervantes, 2021
100 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches children's imagination and creativity.
Showcases importance of family and individual uniqueness.
Enhances linguistic skills and emotional understanding.
Encourages discussions on resilience and self-discovery.

Encanto Deluxe Junior Novel
Disney, Walt Disney Company, Angela Cervantes, 2021
Award winning
Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
Jacqueline Alcántara, Alicia D. Williams, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Inspiring biography of a prominent literary figure
Insight into African American history and culture
Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance
Encourages the importance of preserving cultural stories

Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
Jacqueline Alcántara, Alicia D. Williams, 2021
Award winning
Unicornado: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Dana Simpson, 2022
176 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, imaginative adventure with beloved characters.
Enhances creative thinking and emotional intelligence.
Fun, engaging narrative encourages frequent reading.
Addresses friendship and resilience themes.

