Books like POCKET DOG
Award winning
A Home for Rascal (My Naughty Little Puppy)
Holly Webb, Kate Pankhurst, 2010
77 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and responsibility in young readers.
Features relatable scenarios enhancing emotional development.
Ideal for shared reading, building family bonds.

A Home for Rascal (My Naughty Little Puppy)
Holly Webb, Kate Pankhurst, 2010
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.

The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.

Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
Night Lunch
Eric Fan, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging nighttime adventure sparks imagination.
Relatable animal characters enhance connection.
Encourages problem-solving through playful scenarios.
Perfect bedtime story, promotes peaceful sleep.

Night Lunch
Eric Fan, 2022
Rhinos at Recess
Mary Pope Osborne, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline keeps children engaged.
Highlights teamwork and cooperation skills.
Introduces wildlife conservation in an accessible manner.
Supports language development and comprehension.

Rhinos at Recess
Mary Pope Osborne, 2023
A Sky Full of Dragons
Tiffany McDaniel, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with captivating dragon-filled adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
Encourages empathy through diverse character interactions.
Supports problem-solving with plot-driven challenges.

A Sky Full of Dragons
Tiffany McDaniel, 2024
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Luna Wolf: Animal Wizard
Alesha Dixon, Birgit Gudjonsdottir, 2023
320 pages
Why to read
Captivating magical adventure enhances creative thinking.
Engages young readers with vibrant, unique animal characters.
Boosts understanding of friendship, bravery, and self-confidence.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

