Books like High Tide in Hawaii
A Big Day for Baseball
Mary Pope Osborne, Mary Osborne, 2017
88 pages
Why to read
Exciting baseball adventure sparks historical curiosity.
Engages young readers with dynamic, relatable characters.
Enhances problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Combines learning with fun, captivating storytelling.

A Big Day for Baseball
Mary Pope Osborne, Mary Osborne, 2017
Award winning
Tales from the Odyssey, Part Two (The Gray-Eyed Goddess; Return to Ithaca, The Final Battle) by Mary Pope Osborne (Part Two of Two)
Mary Pope Osborne, 2012
304 pages
Why to read
Captivating retelling of classic Greek mythology.
Enhances cultural knowledge and historical awareness.
Stimulates imagination and strengthens reading skills.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

Tales from the Odyssey, Part Two (The Gray-Eyed Goddess; Return to Ithaca, The Final Battle) by Mary Pope Osborne (Part Two of Two)
Mary Pope Osborne, 2012
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Dinosaurs (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels)
Mary Pope Osborne, 2025
128 pages
Why to read
Comics make real science fun.
Great vocabulary booster.
Teaches environmental responsibility.
Perfect bridge from fiction to facts.

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Dinosaurs (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels)
Mary Pope Osborne, 2025
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
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.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
One Wacky Family (Lilo and Stitch Pictureback)
Walt Disney Company, Rh Disney, Andrea Posner-Sanchez, 2004
16 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Strengthens family values through fun, engaging narratives.
Enhances language skills with simple, rhythmic text.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse family dynamics.

One Wacky Family (Lilo and Stitch Pictureback)
Walt Disney Company, Rh Disney, Andrea Posner-Sanchez, 2004
Award winning
Mia Mayhem Rides the Waves
Kara West, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience and overcoming fears.
Encourages adventure and exploring new challenges.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for boosting confidence and creativity.

Mia Mayhem Rides the Waves
Kara West, 2021
Award winning
Classics
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated): The 1900 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
L. Frank Baum, Catherine Miles, 2023
180 pages
Why to read
Classic adventure enriches imagination and creativity.
Timeless characters foster emotional intelligence and empathy.
Encourages resilience and self-discovery through challenges.
Illustrations enhance visual stimulation and engagement.

