Books like Mabel Murple
Award winning
Wanda
Sihle Nontshokweni, Mathabo Tlali, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages self-acceptance and confidence building.
Supports social and emotional development.
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Wanda
Sihle Nontshokweni, Mathabo Tlali, 2023
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
Award winning
Hello, Mister Blue
Daria Peoples, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through engaging storytelling.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Fosters emotional intelligence and empathy.
Hello, Mister Blue
Daria Peoples, 2023
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
Award winning
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
118 pages
Why to read
Creative poems spark imagination and creativity.
Engaging themes suitable for children and adults alike.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through rhyme.
Encourages emotional expression and articulation.
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
Award winning
A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, 2023
336 pages
Why to read
365 witty poems spark daily imagination and joy.
Enhances linguistic skills with playful, rhyming verse.
Addresses daily life themes, aiding emotional development.
Perfect for bedtime, instilling a love for poetry.
A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, 2023
Award winning
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel: An Ominous Threat
Pirate Sourcil, Odone, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with adventurous, imaginative storytelling.
Introduces problem-solving in a relatable fantasy setting.
Strengthens literacy with engaging, dynamic content.
Enhances creativity and critical thinking skills.
