Books like I Feel Sad
Award winning
Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Ben Davis, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks curiosity and critical thinking.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances reading skills through engaging narrative structure.
Supports emotional and social development through story.

Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Ben Davis, 2023
Award winning
Virgil, the Nervous Nutria
Judy Ann Fell, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about overcoming fears and challenges.
Illustrates resilience and courage in an accessible way.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Perfect for shared reading and discussion.

Virgil, the Nervous Nutria
Judy Ann Fell, 2021
Award winning
The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles
Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks imagination and creativity.
Highlights importance of family bonds and collaboration.
Develops critical thinking through engaging mystery elements.
Characters display resilience and resourcefulness, teaching valuable lessons.

The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles
Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, 2023
Award winning
Shiny Happy People: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop)
R.E.M., ShinYeon Moon, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Lyrics encourage rhythmic learning and language skills.
Promotes positivity and joy through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Shiny Happy People: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop)
R.E.M., ShinYeon Moon, 2022
Award winning
Karen's Kittycat Club: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #4) (4) (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix)
Ann M. Martin, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Vibrant graphic novel, captivating young readers visually. - Explores themes of friendship and responsibility. - Encourages creative thinking and teamwork. - Ideal for developing early reading skills.

Karen's Kittycat Club: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #4) (4) (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix)
Ann M. Martin, 2021
Supernan's Day Out
Phil Earle, 2022
88 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.
Characters exemplify bravery and kindness, fostering emotional growth.
Captivating illustrations enhance visual perception skills.
Story promotes values of empathy and cooperation.

Supernan's Day Out
Phil Earle, 2022
Award winning
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic patterns.
Supports early learning about nature and animal behavior.

This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
Award winning
Unflappable
Matthew Ward, Scott Magoon, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts emotional resilience through engaging storytelling.
Encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Illustrations that captivate and spark imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

