Books like Sammy: The Classroom Guinea Pig
Award winning
The Last Slice of Rainbow: And Other Stories
Joan Aiken, 1985
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of adventure, magic, and friendship.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Cultivates creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Supports language skills with rich, descriptive language.

The Last Slice of Rainbow: And Other Stories
Joan Aiken, 1985
Award winning
The Sad Rat: Early Reader
Cove Books, 2022
25 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and resilience in children.
Simple language perfect for early readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding of feelings.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate.

The Sad Rat: Early Reader
Cove Books, 2022
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
Have You Seen Mouse?
Beverly Love Warren, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging search adventure enhances focus and observation skills.
Vibrant illustrations stimulate visual interpretation and artistic appreciation.
Simple yet captivating storyline perfect for young readers.
Encourages curiosity and interactive reading sessions.

Have You Seen Mouse?
Beverly Love Warren, 2022
Award winning
Bird & Squirrel All Together: A Graphic Novel
James Burks, 2022
126 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Engaging narrative boosts reading interest and retention.
Suitable for early readers and advancing literacy skills.

Bird & Squirrel All Together: A Graphic Novel
James Burks, 2022
This is my thing: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 5 Set 2a)
Paul George, 2023
20 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with lively, charming illustrations.
Enhances phonics and reading fluency skills.
Builds vocabulary through engaging narrative.
Ideal for beginner readers, structured progression.

This is my thing: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 5 Set 2a)
Paul George, 2023
Award winning
Disney Mickey Mouse Story Book Activity Set
Walt Disney Company, Mickey Mouse Story Books, 2022
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging, colorful illustrations boost visual learning.
Enhances language skills through repetitive, easy-to-read text.
Encourages creativity with diverse activity prompts.
Interactive elements foster hands-on learning.

Disney Mickey Mouse Story Book Activity Set
Walt Disney Company, Mickey Mouse Story Books, 2022
Town Mouse and Country Mouse Go on a Bus: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Jackie Walter, Edyta Karaban, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure promotes independent reading skills.
Illustrates diversity through city and country settings.
Encourages understanding of different lifestyles.
Enhances vocabulary and language development.

