Books like Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler) (Who Wrote That?)
Award winning
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of change and personal growth.
Encourages children to embrace new experiences.
Supports development of self-confidence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
Unicorn Famous: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Dana Simpson, 2021
176 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity through fun, magical adventures.
Enhances emotional understanding and friendships.
Engages young readers with humor and wit.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Unicorn Famous: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Dana Simpson, 2021
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
If I Had a Crocodile
Gabby Dawnay, DAWNAY GABBY/BARROW, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages imaginative play and creativity in children.
Features engaging, relatable themes of friendship and adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with rhythmic, playful language.
Suitable for read-aloud family bonding moments.
If I Had a Crocodile
Gabby Dawnay, DAWNAY GABBY/BARROW, 2023
Award winning
My Dad Is A Grizzly Bear
Swapna Haddow, Lily Murray, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant story exploring familial love and adventure.
Fosters creativity and humor in young readers.
Enhances understanding of metaphor and imagination.
Encourages bonding through shared reading.
My Dad Is A Grizzly Bear
Swapna Haddow, Lily Murray, 2020
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Supports development of reading and interpretative skills.
Reassures young readers to pursue their creative passions.
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
The Neighbors
Einat Tsarfati, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores curiosity and imagination through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages empathy by understanding diverse neighbor characters.
Enhances deductive reasoning and creativity in storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
