Books like Marv and the Humongous Hamster
Award winning
Bedtime Stories: Beautiful Black Tales from the Past
Wendy Shearer, Candice Brathwaite, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Celebrates rich Black heritage through engaging stories.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Encourages parent-child bonding during reading time.
Supports early literacy and language skills development.

Bedtime Stories: Beautiful Black Tales from the Past
Wendy Shearer, Candice Brathwaite, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, 2021
Marv and the Dino Attack
Alex Falase-Koya, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with thrilling dinosaur adventure.
Encourages bravery and friendship themes.
Supports understanding of teamwork's value.
Ideal for boosting young readers' imaginations.

Marv and the Dino Attack
Alex Falase-Koya, 2022
The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Phantom Thief
Alex Falase-Koya, Marcus Rashford, 2023
245 pages
Why to read
Exciting mystery engages young readers effectively.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Enhances comprehension and analytical skills.
Ideal for fostering a love for reading.

The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Phantom Thief
Alex Falase-Koya, Marcus Rashford, 2023
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
The Adventures of Gertrude the Guinea Pig
Maxine Fisher, Tom Hachtman, 2023
79 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure that sparks imagination and curiosity.
Teaches valuable life lessons through relatable animal characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Perfect blend of fun narrative and educational content.

The Adventures of Gertrude the Guinea Pig
Maxine Fisher, Tom Hachtman, 2023
Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery
Erson, Laura Ellen, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative sparks curiosity and imagination.
Engages young readers with clever, interactive puzzles.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages bonding through shared reading sessions.

Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery
Erson, Laura Ellen, 2024
Award winning
The Train Mouse
Timm Uwe, 2020
112 pages
Why to read
Inspires adventure and exploration in young readers.
Enhances understanding of friendship and cooperation.
Stimulates curiosity through a captivating storyline.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

The Train Mouse
Timm Uwe, 2020
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.

