Books like I Really, Really Love You So: (I Really Really Need a Wee)
Award winning
InvestiGators
John Green, 2020
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot sparks imagination and critical thinking.
Characters model teamwork, friendship, and perseverance.
Combines humor and mystery to maintain interest.
Encourages interactive and participative reading.

InvestiGators
John Green, 2020
Award winning
Not Really Buddies: Buddy and Bea
Jan Carr, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Not Really Buddies: Buddy and Bea
Jan Carr, 2023
Award winning
Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes laughter and joy through playful animal visuals.
Enhances observational skills with engaging guessing games.
Strengthens decision-making abilities in young readers.
Encourages family interaction and shared reading moments.

Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
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
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.

Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Fuses Halloween excitement with enchanting aquatic adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with playful, thematic words.
Encourages creativity with unique narwhal-led storyline.
Ideal for bonding over seasonal storytelling.

A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
Award winning
I Really Want to Fly to the Moon!: A Really Bird Story (Really Bird Stories, 3)
Harriet Ziefert, 2022
56 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about space and exploration.
Encourages perseverance and chasing dreams.
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports language development and narrative comprehension.

I Really Want to Fly to the Moon!: A Really Bird Story (Really Bird Stories, 3)
Harriet Ziefert, 2022
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

