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Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
My Weirdtastic School #1: Miss Banks Pulls Lots of Pranks!
Dan Gutman, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor enhances children's cognitive flexibility.
Encourages creativity through quirky plot twists.
Supports social skills with diverse character interactions.
Fosters a love for reading with playful narratives.
My Weirdtastic School #1: Miss Banks Pulls Lots of Pranks!
Dan Gutman, 2023
Award winning
The Walking School Bus
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Friedland, Julian Lennon, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of teamwork and cooperation.
Encourages empathy and social skills development.
Stimulates imagination with relatable school setting.
Supports parent-child bonding through shared reading.
The Walking School Bus
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Friedland, Julian Lennon, 2023
Award winning
The World of Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl, 2020
96 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with whimsical, inventive tales.
Introduces complex themes in a child-friendly manner.
Enhances vocabulary through playful use of language.
Encourages empathy and moral reasoning.
The World of Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl, 2020
Award winning
Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Ben Davis, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks curiosity and critical thinking.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances reading skills through engaging narrative structure.
Supports emotional and social development through story.
Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Ben Davis, 2023
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Rich, vibrant illustrations stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Engages children in exploring themes of courage and friendship.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.
