Books like Shadowman Volume 1: Birth Rites
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Award winning
Man Made Boy
Jon Skovron, Kelley Skovron, 2013
361 pages
Why to read
Innovative take on modern monsters and technology.
Encourages exploration of identity and belonging.
Highlights resilience and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for sparking discussions on diversity and acceptance.

Man Made Boy
Jon Skovron, Kelley Skovron, 2013
Award winning
Winx Club Vol. 1: Welcome to Magix (Winx Club, 1)
Rainbow Spa, Iginio Straffi, 2024
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical adventures spark children's imagination.
Characters display teamwork, friendship, and resilience.
Encourages creativity and belief in oneself.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.

Winx Club Vol. 1: Welcome to Magix (Winx Club, 1)
Rainbow Spa, Iginio Straffi, 2024
Award winning
Dog Man: The Supa Buddies Mega Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2022
2400 pages
Why to read
Action-packed stories foster excitement and engagement in reading.
Features teamwork, friendship, and humor that resonate with young readers.
Encourages creativity through unique characters and imaginative scenarios.
Develops empathy and moral reasoning through story conflicts.

Dog Man: The Supa Buddies Mega Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Everyday Hero (Spiderman 2)
Acton Figueroa, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero adventures spark imagination and creativity.
Teaches values of responsibility and bravery through storytelling.
Enhances reading skills and emotional understanding.
Perfect for shared reading with family.

Everyday Hero (Spiderman 2)
Acton Figueroa, 2004
Award winning
Twelfth Grade Kills
Heather Brewer, 2010
325 pages
Why to read
Captivating vampire-themed narrative, boosts creative thinking.
Addresses maturity, responsibility; ideal for teen development.
Engages critical thinking, conflict resolution skills.
Encourages perseverance, self-discovery themes.

Twelfth Grade Kills
Heather Brewer, 2010
Award winning
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World (A Squirrel Girl Novel)
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2017
336 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero story fosters imagination.
Showcases resilience, problem-solving skills.
Encourages empathy through relatable characters.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and focus.

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World (A Squirrel Girl Novel)
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2017
Award winning
Ozma of Oz (Oz Series Book 3)
L. Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Baum, 2021
271 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey enhancing imagination and creativity.
Engaging characters fostering empathy and emotional growth.
Encourages resilience through problem-solving situations.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

