Books like Smidge
Award winning
Everything Possible
Fred Small, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers with messages of hope and limitless potential.
Inspires unconditional love and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of diversity and inclusivity.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.

Everything Possible
Fred Small, 2023
Award winning
Darby and the Dollberry Dare
Vickie L. Gardner, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and decision-making through adventurous storyline.
Characters exemplify teamwork, resilience, and friendship.
Supports language development and cognitive growth.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations and text.

Darby and the Dollberry Dare
Vickie L. Gardner, 2021
Award winning
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through mysterious quests.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.

The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
Award winning
Gemma and the Giant Girl
Sara O'Leary, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.
Addresses themes of friendship and understanding.
Enhances language and cognitive development.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.

Gemma and the Giant Girl
Sara O'Leary, 2021
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.

The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
The 156-Storey Treehouse: Festive Frolics and Sneaky Snowmen
Andy Griffiths, 2023
368 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with engaging, imaginative storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills through captivating narrative.
Fosters problem-solving abilities with playful challenges.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading times.

The 156-Storey Treehouse: Festive Frolics and Sneaky Snowmen
Andy Griffiths, 2023
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating starry tales.
Characters teach valuable emotional and social lessons.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
Award winning
My Buddy and Me
Ashley Kantonen, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship through engaging, relatable narratives. - Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children. - Vibrant illustrations captivate and maintain interest. - Ideal for shared reading, fostering family connections.

