Books like Lunch
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Award winning
Scaredy Snacks!
Terry Border, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with creative, whimsical storytelling.
Encourages emotional resilience and bravery.
Supports language development through playful text.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.
Scaredy Snacks!
Terry Border, 2020
Award winning
Mealtime
Zoe Davenport, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes healthy eating habits through engaging storytelling.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages family discussions on nutrition and meal choices.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Mealtime
Zoe Davenport, 1995
Award winning
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
Mac Barnett, 2020
320 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure promotes creativity and imagination.
Engaging characters teach resilience and teamwork.
Interstellar setting stimulates curiosity about space.
Ideal for fun, educational family reading time.
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
Mac Barnett, 2020
Award winning
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages interactive read-aloud moments.
Teaches children about consequences and problem-solving.
Fosters family bonding through shared reading.
Highlights importance of routines and limits.
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
Award winning
The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2022
192 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure that captivates young readers' interests.
Introduces teamwork and friendship importance vividly.
Encourages empathy and moral decision-making.
Interactive elements boost reader engagement.
The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2022
Award winning
Taste
Nick Rebman, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging sensory exploration for young readers.
Encourages curiosity about diverse flavors and cultures.
Supports language development and descriptive skills.
Interactive reading, ideal for parent-child bonding.
Taste
Nick Rebman, 2022
Award winning
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
Peter Brown, Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2022
42 pages
Why to read
Engaging, suspenseful narrative captivates young readers' attention.
Encourages creativity and curiosity through whimsical storytelling.
Illustrates problem-solving skills in a fun, approachable way.
Strengthens reading comprehension and retention in young minds.
