Books like Me and Marvin Gardens
Award winning
Dog Man: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Humorous, engaging storyline captivates and delights young readers.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence through character interaction.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills in early learners.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.

Dog Man: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
Award winning
The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imagination
Provides a humorous take on school life
Teaches the importance of teamwork and cooperation
Relatable for children starting or returning to school

The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Award winning
Mushing Halfway Home: An H3 Journey With PRS
Jenni Dietsch, Cassandra Severson, Cameo Anderson, 2023
43 pages
Why to read
Experience the thrill of an Alaskan sled dog adventure.
Learn about the unique bond between mushers and their dogs.
Discover the beauty and challenges of the Alaskan wilderness.
Be inspired by the themes of courage, perseverance, and teamwork.

Mushing Halfway Home: An H3 Journey With PRS
Jenni Dietsch, Cassandra Severson, Cameo Anderson, 2023
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
I Choose Empathy: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Kindness, Compassion, and Empathy
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Teaches important social-emotional skills
Engaging and colorful illustrations
Promotes positive behavior and relationships
Accessible and enjoyable for young readers

I Choose Empathy: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Kindness, Compassion, and Empathy
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
Award winning
Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training
Debbie Palen, Laurie Calkhoven, 2020
132 pages
Why to read
Engaging Storyline: 'Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training' offers an engaging and relatable storyline that captures the challenges and triumphs of childhood, making it a great read for young readers who are navigating their own personal growth and learning experiences.
Positive Role Models: The book features positive role models, including the main character, Roosevelt Banks, who demonstrates the importance of perseverance, honesty, and kindness, providing young readers with a character they can look up to and learn from.
Humor and Entertainment: Laurie Calkhoven's writing style incorporates humor and fun, which keeps readers entertained while also delivering important life lessons. This makes reading enjoyable and can help instill a love of reading in children.
Development of Reading Skills: 'Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training' is well-suited for middle-grade readers who are looking to improve their reading skills. The vocabulary and sentence structure are designed to challenge young readers in a supportive way, contributing to their literacy development.

Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training
Debbie Palen, Laurie Calkhoven, 2020
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
Roald Dahl, 2024
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages teamwork and resourcefulness.
Vibrant, memorable characters.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.

