Books like Gary's Garden
Award winning
Leif the Unlucky Viking: Saga of the Shooting Star
Gary Northfield, 2023
320 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure ignites children's historical curiosity.
Features humorous, yet educational content.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language.
Encourages resilience through Leif's misadventures.
Leif the Unlucky Viking: Saga of the Shooting Star
Gary Northfield, 2023
Award winning
Derek the Sheep
Gary Northfield, 2008
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales feature plucky, adventurous Derek the Sheep.
Fosters creativity and humor through unique storyline.
Enhances problem-solving skills with playful challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, boosting family engagement.
Derek the Sheep
Gary Northfield, 2008
Award winning
Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans
Gary Northfield, 2015
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating historical adventure with humor.
Encourages interest in ancient history and cultures.
Strengthens reading and comprehension skills.
Engages kids in lively storytelling.
Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans
Gary Northfield, 2015
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
118 pages
Why to read
Creative poems spark imagination and creativity.
Engaging themes suitable for children and adults alike.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through rhyme.
Encourages emotional expression and articulation.
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
Award winning
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of empathy and global awareness.
Encourages appreciation for diversity and cultural differences.
Stimulates curiosity about the world and different places.
Supports language development and geographical knowledge.
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
Award winning
The Great Pencil Quest: Another Wallace the Brave Adventure (Volume 5)
Will Henry, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Adventurous and creative story arc.
Characters exemplify teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances imaginative thinking and creativity.
Ideal for home or classroom shared reading.
The Great Pencil Quest: Another Wallace the Brave Adventure (Volume 5)
Will Henry, 2023
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports early development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cozy, shared reading sessions.
