Books like Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy: Spidermania (Volume 5)
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
The Odyssey
Gillian Cross, 2025
178 pages
Why to read
Exciting Greek myth retold for kids.
Boosts vocabulary and cultural literacy.
Models courage and critical thinking.
Great for parent-child discussions.
The Odyssey
Gillian Cross, 2025
Award winning
Classics
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum, Tom Newsom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed journey with memorable and engaging encounters.
Strengthens courage, friendship, and self-discovery values.
Colorful, vivid settings spark creativity and imagination.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through challenges.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum, Tom Newsom, 2023
Night of the Dream Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #28)
Tracey West, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Shows courage against fears.
Illustrations aid comprehension.
Encourages teamwork and empathy.
Perfect length for new readers.
Night of the Dream Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #28)
Tracey West, 2025
Award winning
Sea Quest: Stinger the Sea Phantom: Book 6
Adam Blade, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Exciting underwater adventure captivates young minds.
Fosters curiosity about marine life and ecosystems.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Supports development of empathy and teamwork.
Sea Quest: Stinger the Sea Phantom: Book 6
Adam Blade, 2019
The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip: A Graphic Novel (The First Cat in Space, 3)
Mac Barnett, 2025
272 pages, Paperback
Why to read
Laugh-out-loud space hijinks.
Strong teamwork role models.
Easy-to-follow graphic panels.
Great springboard for STEM chats.
The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip: A Graphic Novel (The First Cat in Space, 3)
Mac Barnett, 2025
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, 2)
C. S. Lewis, 2025
224 pages
Why to read
Classic fantasy sparks boundless imagination.
Teaches courage and self-sacrifice.
Rich language strengthens vocabulary.
Ideal for family read-alouds.
