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Award winning
Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to Be
Chris Bridges, Halcyon Person, Parker-Nia Gordon, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters strong father-child bonds through rhythmic storytelling.
Encourages verbal skills with engaging rhymes and repetitions.
Illustrates problem-solving through playful scenarios.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.

Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to Be
Chris Bridges, Halcyon Person, Parker-Nia Gordon, 2022
Award winning
Superbat
Matt Carr, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging and adventurous superhero story.
Emphasizes bravery and self-discovery.
Encourages creativity and individuality.
Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.

Superbat
Matt Carr, 2017
Award winning
Me and You
Anthony Browne, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and perspective.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations capture children’s attention.
Supports emotional and social development.

Me and You
Anthony Browne, 2010
Award winning
Marv and the Pool of Peril
Alex Falase-Koya, Alex Koya, Paula Bowles, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure and mystery enhance cognitive and perceptual skills.
Stimulates imagination, fosters creativity in young minds.
Encourages resilience and teamwork through captivating narrative.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.

Marv and the Pool of Peril
Alex Falase-Koya, Alex Koya, Paula Bowles, 2022
Award winning
Faraway Things
Dave Eggers, Kelly Murphy, Kelly Murphy-, Little, Brown Young Readers, William DeMeritt, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of adventure and courageous explorations.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Enhances curiosity and broadens world views.
Supports social and emotional development.

Faraway Things
Dave Eggers, Kelly Murphy, Kelly Murphy-, Little, Brown Young Readers, William DeMeritt, 2021
Award winning
Another
Christian Robinson, 2019
56 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through vibrant, imaginative illustrations.
Encourages exploration of diverse perspectives and possibilities.
Supports cognitive development with engaging visual narrative.
Strengthens understanding of self and connectivity.

Another
Christian Robinson, 2019
Award winning
The Neighbors
Einat Tsarfati, Annette Appel, 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.

The Neighbors
Einat Tsarfati, Annette Appel, 2019
Award winning
The Monster on the Bus
Josh Lieb, Hannah Marks, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters imagination and empathy.
Characters model cooperation and friendship.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
