Books like Shaking Up the House
Award winning
Where Are You From?
Yamile Saied Méndez, 2019
34 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and belonging through a heartfelt storyline.
Encourages conversations about heritage and personal history.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, fostering visual and artistic appreciation.
Where Are You From?
Yamile Saied Méndez, 2019
Award winning
Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and mischievous adventures.
Encourages creative solutions to quirky problems.
Illustrates consequences of actions in a fun way.
Enhances vocabulary through lively and descriptive language.
Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
Award winning
Two Terrible Vikings
Francesca Simon, 2020
136 pages
Why to read
Vibrant adventure, fosters creativity and imagination.
Highlights values of teamwork and resilience.
Engaging narrative, enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
Two Terrible Vikings
Francesca Simon, 2020
Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
Jamie Smart, 2022
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters curiosity and engagement. - Encourages teamwork and friendship values. - Stimulates creativity through quirky, inventive scenarios. - Perfect for enhancing young readers' cognitive skills.
Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
Jamie Smart, 2022
Award winning
Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, 1991
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous adventure sparks imagination.
Builds problem-solving, teamwork skills.
Highlights importance of friendship, acceptance.
Encourages joyful, interactive reading sessions.
Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, 1991
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages interactive read-aloud moments.
Teaches children about consequences and problem-solving.
Fosters family bonding through shared reading.
Highlights importance of routines and limits.
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
Award winning
Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise
Suzy Kline, 1998
64 pages
Why to read
Captures festive spirit with an engaging story.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Strengthens reading skills through enjoyable content.
Highlights the importance of friendship and sharing.
