Books like Showdown at the Arcade (Lc and the Critter Kids)
Award winning
Mercer Mayer's LC + The Critter Kids: Showdown at the Arcade (My teacher is a Vampire)
Erica Farber, John R. Sansevere, 1994
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging story blends adventure with everyday school life.
Encourages creativity through imaginative vampire-themed plot.
Supports development of problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens literacy and bonding.

Mercer Mayer's LC + The Critter Kids: Showdown at the Arcade (My teacher is a Vampire)
Erica Farber, John R. Sansevere, 1994
Seagulls Don't Eat Pickles
Erica Farber, 2013
155 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks creativity and curiosity.
Builds empathy through diverse, dynamic characters.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Balances entertainment with educational value.

Seagulls Don't Eat Pickles
Erica Farber, 2013
Award winning
Kiss of the Mermaid (Mercer Mayer's Critters of the Night / Step into Reading, Step 3)
Erica Farber, John R. Sansevere, 1996
47 pages
Why to read
Engaging underwater adventure captivates young readers.
Characters inspire imagination and foster empathy.
Encourages problem-solving skills through narrative challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, enhances parent-child bond.

Kiss of the Mermaid (Mercer Mayer's Critters of the Night / Step into Reading, Step 3)
Erica Farber, John R. Sansevere, 1996
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
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2024
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging and adventurous narrative.
Characters exhibit teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances curiosity and deductive reasoning.
Enjoyable, interactive reading journey.

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2024
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.

Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
In Time
Marina Ruiz, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through adventure and time travel.
Encourages empathy through relatable and diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Supports vocabulary growth and understanding.

