Books like Playing Cupid: A Wish Novel
Award winning
Love, Violet
Charlotte Sullivan Wild, Charlene Chua, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and love.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Beautiful illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Supports emotional development and self-expression.
Love, Violet
Charlotte Sullivan Wild, Charlene Chua, 2021
Award winning
The Tiny Wish (Wish Series)
Lori Evert, 2015
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading time.
The Tiny Wish (Wish Series)
Lori Evert, 2015
Award winning
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 2023
132 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional understanding.
Characters exemplify resilience and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and practical problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 2023
Award winning
Beatrice Likes the Dark
April Genevieve Tucholke, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children to embrace their unique preferences.
Enhances understanding of sibling relationships and dynamics.
Encourages acceptance and appreciation of differences.
Stunning illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Beatrice Likes the Dark
April Genevieve Tucholke, 2022
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
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Enhances understanding of separation and reunion.
Encourages emotional expression and resilience.
Supports development of empathy and acceptance.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
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
Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonding and shared experiences.
Captivating illustrations stimulate visual imagination.
Encourages empathy and understanding among siblings.
Supports early language development and storytelling skills.
