Books like My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix
Junie B Jones Is Not a Crook
Barbara Park, 1997
67 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about rights and wrongs.
Encourages moral development and ethical reasoning.
Stimulates laughter and learning together.
Ideal for early independent readers.

Junie B Jones Is Not a Crook
Barbara Park, 1997
Award winning
Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Britta Teckentrup, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages emotional development through friendship themes.
Enhances understanding of nighttime creatures and settings.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, colorful illustrations.
Supports early literacy skills and vocabulary growth.

Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Britta Teckentrup, 2021
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
What Do You Do With an Idea?
Kobi Yamada, 2014
36 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and innovation in young minds.
Encourages persistence and confidence in personal ideas.
Beautiful illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Ideal for family reading, discussion, and bonding.

What Do You Do With an Idea?
Kobi Yamada, 2014
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
Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly
Alan Madison, 2007
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-discovery and personal growth.
Inspires appreciation for nature and science.
Supports emotional resilience and perseverance.
Encourages exploration and curiosity.

Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly
Alan Madison, 2007
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Ramona the Pest
Beverly Cleary, Stockard Channing, 1968
240 pages
Why to read
Captures childhood challenges with humor and authenticity.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through relatable scenarios.
Strengthens reading skills and emotional understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

