Books like Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Award winning
Best in Show for Rotten Ralph: A Rotten Ralph Rotten Reader (Rotten Ralph Rotten Readers)
Jack Gantos, 1998
48 pages
Why to read
Humorous storyline encourages engagement and joy in reading.
Highlights themes of competition and sportsmanship.
Supports character development and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

Best in Show for Rotten Ralph: A Rotten Ralph Rotten Reader (Rotten Ralph Rotten Readers)
Jack Gantos, 1998
Award winning
Dennis the Menace: A Splashing Time (Beano Collection)
Rachel Elliott, D.C. Thomson & Company Limited, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventures spark creativity and imagination.
Relatable mischief encourages understanding of consequences.
Vibrant illustrations enhance reading engagement.
Fun, familiar characters promote consistent reading enjoyment.

Dennis the Menace: A Splashing Time (Beano Collection)
Rachel Elliott, D.C. Thomson & Company Limited, 2005
Award winning
Pearl and Wagner: One Funny Day
Kate Mcmullan, R.W. Alley, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating story enhances children's engagement and comprehension.
Encourages humor and laughter through relatable character scenarios.
Stimulates early development of cognitive and social skills.
Supports emotional growth through friendship and cooperation themes.

Pearl and Wagner: One Funny Day
Kate Mcmullan, R.W. Alley, 2009
Award winning
Tilly the Trickster
Molly Shannon, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through playful trickster theme.
Highlights valuable lessons in consequences and responsibility.
Engages young readers with humor and mischief.
Supports language development with rich narrative style.

Tilly the Trickster
Molly Shannon, 2011
Field Trip to Niagara Falls
Elisabetta Dami, Mark Bulmer, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled trip enhances geographic and historical knowledge.
Stimulates curiosity through exciting, mysterious events.
Encourages love for nature and exploration.
Supports comprehension skills and vocabulary expansion.

Field Trip to Niagara Falls
Elisabetta Dami, Mark Bulmer, 2021
Award winning
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Jurassic Carp: My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish (My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish, 6)
Mo O'hara, 2015
224 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, humorous narrative captivates young readers.
Engages children with themes of friendship and loyalty.
Stimulates imagination with quirky, fantastical elements.
Encourages problem-solving through entertaining storyline.

Jurassic Carp: My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish (My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish, 6)
Mo O'hara, 2015
Award winning
Picklewitch & Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret (Picklewitch and Jack Book 3)
Claire Barker, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story sparks imagination and creativity.
Enhances vocabulary and understanding through magical themes.
Encourages empathy and friendship between diverse characters.
Ideal for engaging young readers in shared reading.

