Books like Invasion of the Giant Bugs
Award winning
The Perfect Match
Erson, Wayne Anderson, 1995
20 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances cognitive and emotional development.
Characters portray resilience, fostering emotional intelligence in children.
Encourages creativity through problem-solving scenarios.
Supports literacy skills with interactive, compelling narrative.

The Perfect Match
Erson, Wayne Anderson, 1995
Award winning
Moon Cake
Joan Aiken, Wayne Anderson, 1998
244 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Encourages emotional understanding and empathy.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Ideal for engaging parent-child reading sessions.

Moon Cake
Joan Aiken, Wayne Anderson, 1998
Award winning
The Monsterology Handbook: A Practical Course in Monsters (Ologies)
Ernest Drake, Ernest Dr. Drake, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Explores magical creatures through captivating narrative.
Encourages curiosity and learning in young readers.
Stimulates imagination and creative thinking in children.
Provides interactive elements, enhancing engagement.

The Monsterology Handbook: A Practical Course in Monsters (Ologies)
Ernest Drake, Ernest Dr. Drake, 2003
Award winning
Lands of Long Ago
A. J. Wood, Mike Jolley, 2017
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vibrant, historical adventures.
Enriches knowledge of different cultures and eras.
Stimulates curiosity and encourages exploration.
Supports development of historical empathy.

Lands of Long Ago
A. J. Wood, Mike Jolley, 2017
Who's Getting Ready for Christmas?
A. J. Wood, 1993
19 pages
Why to read
Festive tale ignites excitement for holiday traditions.
Illustrations spark creativity and visual engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse Christmas preparations.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.

Who's Getting Ready for Christmas?
A. J. Wood, 1993
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
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
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey in the Arctic stimulates imagination.
Characters display teamwork, enhancing social development.
Introduces scientific concepts, fostering curiosity.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging narrative.

