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Award winning
The Sad Rat: Early Reader
Cove Books, 2022
25 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and resilience in children.
Simple language perfect for early readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding of feelings.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate.

The Sad Rat: Early Reader
Cove Books, 2022
Town Mouse and Country Mouse Go on a Bus: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Jackie Walter, Edyta Karaban, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure promotes independent reading skills.
Illustrates diversity through city and country settings.
Encourages understanding of different lifestyles.
Enhances vocabulary and language development.

Town Mouse and Country Mouse Go on a Bus: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Jackie Walter, Edyta Karaban, 2024
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
Bird & Squirrel All Together: A Graphic Novel
James Burks, 2022
126 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Engaging narrative boosts reading interest and retention.
Suitable for early readers and advancing literacy skills.

Bird & Squirrel All Together: A Graphic Novel
James Burks, 2022
Award winning
Ralph S. Mouse
Beverly Cleary, 1982
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and quick-witted mouse.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving themes.
Characters display resilience and courage.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading.

Ralph S. Mouse
Beverly Cleary, 1982
Award winning
Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
352 pages
Why to read
Inspires compassion through rescue animal stories.
Highlights importance of responsibility and care.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Engaging real-life tales boost reading interest.

Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
This is my thing: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 5 Set 2a)
Paul George, 2023
20 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with lively, charming illustrations.
Enhances phonics and reading fluency skills.
Builds vocabulary through engaging narrative.
Ideal for beginner readers, structured progression.

This is my thing: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 5 Set 2a)
Paul George, 2023
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

