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Award winning
InvestiGators: All Tide Up (InvestiGators, 7)
John Green, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure keeps young readers engaged.
Enhances critical thinking through mystery-solving elements.
Illustrations stimulate visual learning and creativity.
Encourages teamwork and cooperation among characters.

InvestiGators: All Tide Up (InvestiGators, 7)
John Green, 2023
Award winning
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Features lovable, relatable characters fostering empathy and connection.
Stimulates problem-solving skills through plot-driven challenges.
Enhances language development and storytelling abilities.

Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Award winning
Grace the Cove Dragon (Dragon Girls #10)
Maddy Mara, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Adventurous story fosters imagination and creativity in kids.
Characters model teamwork, friendship, and problem-solving.
Enhances literacy skills and instills a love for reading.
Addresses thematic elements suitable for age-appropriate discussions.

Grace the Cove Dragon (Dragon Girls #10)
Maddy Mara, 2023
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
A Smile
Isaiah L Allen, 2023
26 pages
Why to read
Encourages positive emotional development through storytelling.
Enhances understanding of friendship and empathy.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports language skills and emotional intelligence growth.

A Smile
Isaiah L Allen, 2023
Award winning
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.

Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
I Can't Fly And I Can't Swim
Simon Gough, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Fosters resilience through imaginative storyline.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports emotional development and self-acceptance.
Engaging narrative that promotes adventurous thinking.

I Can't Fly And I Can't Swim
Simon Gough, 2011
Award winning
Feelings
Sarah Odo, 2021
20 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions with engaging and colorful illustrations.
Encourages children to express and understand their feelings.
Supports emotional development through relatable scenarios.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over shared reading.

