Books like Here Comes the Year
Award winning
Chloe & Cartoon #2: It's a Cat Thing (2) (Chloe & her cat)
Greg Tessier, 2020
67 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and creativity.
Relatable themes of friendship and adventure.
Enhances understanding of empathy and companionship.
Ideal for nurturing a love for reading.
Chloe & Cartoon #2: It's a Cat Thing (2) (Chloe & her cat)
Greg Tessier, 2020
Award winning
What Happens Next?: Talent Show Troubles
Jess Smart Smiley, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Captivating story about overcoming stage fright.
Encourages resilience and confidence in young readers.
Showcases teamwork and friendship dynamics.
Enhances emotional intelligence through relatable scenarios.
What Happens Next?: Talent Show Troubles
Jess Smart Smiley, 2023
Award winning
Love Your Amazing Self: Joyful Verses for Young Voices (-)
Ofosu Jones-Quartey, 2022
72 pages
Why to read
Fosters self-love and positive self-image in young readers.
Engaging, rhythmic verses enhance linguistic skills.
Encourages expression through joyful, creative poems.
Builds confidence and emotional resilience in children.
Love Your Amazing Self: Joyful Verses for Young Voices (-)
Ofosu Jones-Quartey, 2022
Award winning
Beautiful Day!: Petite Poems for All Seasons
Rodoula Pappa, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Explores wonder of seasons through engaging, poetic language.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills in young readers.
Fosters appreciation for nature's cyclic beauty.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Beautiful Day!: Petite Poems for All Seasons
Rodoula Pappa, 2021
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
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel: An Ominous Threat
Pirate Sourcil, Odone, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with adventurous, imaginative storytelling.
Introduces problem-solving in a relatable fantasy setting.
Strengthens literacy with engaging, dynamic content.
Enhances creativity and critical thinking skills.
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel: An Ominous Threat
Pirate Sourcil, Odone, 2021
Award winning
The Smurf Tales #6: Smurf and Order and Other Tales (6) (The Smurfs Graphic Novels)
Peyo, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Colorful graphics engage young readers visually.
Encourages ethical reasoning and fairness.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging storytelling.
The Smurf Tales #6: Smurf and Order and Other Tales (6) (The Smurfs Graphic Novels)
Peyo, 2022
Award winning
Pug's Sleepover: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #6)
Kyla May, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances focus and reading skills.
Pug's adventures foster empathy and social skills.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
