Books like Horus the Friendly Pumpkin Finds a Family
Award winning
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, imaginative adventures.
Highlights value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable content for young readers.

Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
Award winning
The Unicorn Who Lost Its Horn: A Tale of How to Catch and Spread Kindness
Adisan Books, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy and kindness in children.
Boosts creativity through imaginative storytelling.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness.
Engaging narrative encourages interactive reading.

The Unicorn Who Lost Its Horn: A Tale of How to Catch and Spread Kindness
Adisan Books, 2023
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
Rusty the Pumpkin. Vol 1. Troll’s treasures.
Mary Hook, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks curiosity and imagination.
Teaches valuable life lessons through captivating storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence.

Rusty the Pumpkin. Vol 1. Troll’s treasures.
Mary Hook, 2023
Award winning
Leo the Tooth and his Family
Viktoria Baum, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale about overcoming fears with courage.
Teaches the importance of dental hygiene to kids.
Delightful illustrations captivate young readers' imaginations.
Encourages family discussions about health and bravery.

Leo the Tooth and his Family
Viktoria Baum, 2023
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 8
Pixel Ate, 2021
190 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters creativity and strategic thinking.
Family-centric narrative encourages bonding through shared reading.
Enhances digital literacy and understanding of gaming principles.
Captures young readers’ interest with relatable scenarios.

