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Books like Nightlights
Award winning
Hicotea: A Nightlights Story
Lorena Alvarez Gomez, 2019
64 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through vibrant illustrations and storytelling.
Enhances empathy, understanding diverse perspectives.
Supports emotional development and resilience.
Encourages exploration of nature and environmental awareness.

Hicotea: A Nightlights Story
Lorena Alvarez Gomez, 2019
Award winning
A First Time for Everything
Dan Santat, 2023
320 pages
Why to read
Encourages embracing new experiences with enthusiasm.
Supports emotional growth and resilience in young readers.
Fosters imagination and curiosity through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

A First Time for Everything
Dan Santat, 2023
Award winning
Greenwild: The World Behind the Door
Pari Thomson, Alan Baker, 2023
364 pages
Why to read
Boosts creativity through magical and engaging narrative.
Enhances empathy with diverse, relatable character experiences.
Encourages exploration and curiosity in young readers.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.

Greenwild: The World Behind the Door
Pari Thomson, Alan Baker, 2023
Award winning
Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell, 2023
368 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting mythical beings.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
Encourages empathy through diverse character interactions.
Supports cognitive development with complex narratives.

Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell, 2023
Award winning
Arcane Academy: The Vanishing Professor
Meg Eden Kuyatt, 2023
288 pages
Why to read
Mystery-filled adventure stimulates curiosity and critical thinking.
Empowering young readers through role-model characters.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Boosts vocabulary with contextually rich language.

Arcane Academy: The Vanishing Professor
Meg Eden Kuyatt, 2023
Award winning
Tegan and Sara: Junior High
Tegan Quin, Sara Quin, 2023
304 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of friendship and self-discovery.
Engages young readers with relatable school experiences.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Combines humor and realistic scenarios effectively.

Tegan and Sara: Junior High
Tegan Quin, Sara Quin, 2023
The Eyes and the Impossible
Dave Eggers, 2023
304 pages
Why to read
Cultivates imagination with a captivating, adventurous storyline.
Characters demonstrate resilience and problem-solving skills.
Encourages creativity and critical thinking in young readers.
Provides a thrilling yet educational reading experience.

The Eyes and the Impossible
Dave Eggers, 2023
Award winning
All My Friends: Eagle Rock
Hope Larson, 2022
192 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship dynamics in a captivating narrative.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Boosts literacy through engaging, well-crafted prose.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.

