Books like Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot!: A Branches Book (Press Start! #16)
Award winning
There's a Yeti in the Playground!
Pamela Butchart, 2018
256 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure for young readers.
Encourages creativity and imagination.
Addresses teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for developing early reading skills.

There's a Yeti in the Playground!
Pamela Butchart, 2018
Award winning
A Monster Ate My Packed Lunch (Baby Aliens, 11)
Pamela Butchart, 2021
256 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, sparks imagination in young readers.
Relatable school setting, engaging young minds.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Ideal for family shared reading moments.

A Monster Ate My Packed Lunch (Baby Aliens, 11)
Pamela Butchart, 2021
The Odyssey
Gillian Cross, 2025
178 pages
Why to read
Exciting Greek myth retold for kids.
Boosts vocabulary and cultural literacy.
Models courage and critical thinking.
Great for parent-child discussions.

The Odyssey
Gillian Cross, 2025
Wulfie: Beast in Show
Lindsay J Sedgwick, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure with a heartwarming friendship.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Stimulates imagination with unique fantastical elements.
Highlights the value of resilience and cleverness.

Wulfie: Beast in Show
Lindsay J Sedgwick, 2021
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Official Coloring Book 3
, 2025
80 pages
Why to read
Hands-on way to enjoy Demon Slayer.
Encourages patience and fine-motor skills.
Highlights courage and teamwork visually.
Great shared family art project.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Official Coloring Book 3
2025
The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip: A Graphic Novel (The First Cat in Space, 3)
Mac Barnett, 2025
272 pages, Paperback
Why to read
Laugh-out-loud space hijinks.
Strong teamwork role models.
Easy-to-follow graphic panels.
Great springboard for STEM chats.

The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip: A Graphic Novel (The First Cat in Space, 3)
Mac Barnett, 2025
The Wild Robot on the Island
Peter Brown, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Fast, illustrated chapters hook reluctant readers.
Teaches empathy across differences.
Blends nature facts with gentle sci-fi.
Encourages discussion of responsibility.

The Wild Robot on the Island
Peter Brown, 2025
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.

