Books like My V. Groovy Ally's World Journal
Indie Kidd: How to Be Goodish
Karen Mccombie, 2005
160 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and ethical dilemmas.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Highlights the importance of making thoughtful decisions.
Engages readers with humor and realistic scenarios.

Indie Kidd: How to Be Goodish
Karen Mccombie, 2005
Award winning
St Grizzle's School for Girls, Goats and Random Boys
Karen Mccombie, 2017
176 pages
Why to read
Humorous adventures at a quirky boarding school.
Promotes creativity and adapting to new situations.
Builds empathy through diverse and relatable characters.
Enhances reading enjoyment and engagement for children.

St Grizzle's School for Girls, Goats and Random Boys
Karen Mccombie, 2017
Award winning
Angels Next Door
Karen Mccombie, 2014
226 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and understanding.
Encourages empathy and emotional awareness in children.
Enhances reading skills through engaging narrative.
Strengthens family bonds with shared reading sessions.

Angels Next Door
Karen Mccombie, 2014
Sweet-Talking Tj
Karen Mccombie, 1846
208 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship dynamics with engaging narrative.
Boosts emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Encourages resilience through problem-solving scenarios.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Sweet-Talking Tj
Karen Mccombie, 1846
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
Award winning
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
113 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable sibling dynamics.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Encourages shared reading with captivating storytelling.

The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.

