Books like Luck of the Titanic
Award winning
The Cricket in Times Square
George Selden, 1960
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure in urban New York setting.
Teaches valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.
Encourages appreciation for different cultures and backgrounds.
Ideal for enhancing reading skills and imagination.

The Cricket in Times Square
George Selden, 1960
Amazing Esme
Tamara Macfarlane, 2012
176 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through vibrant, imaginative storytelling.
Features strong, relatable young heroine Esme.
Encourages resilience and resourcefulness in problem scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Amazing Esme
Tamara Macfarlane, 2012
Fizzlebert Stump and the Great Supermarket Showdown
A.F. Harrold, 2016
304 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, adventurous narrative boosts imagination.
Engaging characters teach resilience and creativity.
Encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, improving literacy and focus.

Fizzlebert Stump and the Great Supermarket Showdown
A.F. Harrold, 2016
Award winning
The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee
Julie Leung, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story of a fearless female pilot.
Celebrates courage, perseverance, and breaking barriers.
Highlights historical significance and cultural diversity.
Empowers young readers through positive role models.

The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee
Julie Leung, 2021
Award winning
My Papi Has a Motorcycle
Isabel Quintero, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates familial bonds through vivid storytelling.
Enhances cultural understanding and community awareness.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant urban landscapes.
Supports language skills and emotional development.

My Papi Has a Motorcycle
Isabel Quintero, 2019
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.

Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
Ready, Set, Go!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby Too! #3)
Luke Flowers, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Boosts early reading skills through fun, rhythmic language.
Encourages teamwork and friendship in relatable scenarios.
Supports cognitive development with engaging visual storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonds.

Ready, Set, Go!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby Too! #3)
Luke Flowers, 2021
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.
