Books like Suzannah and the Secret Coins (Colton Cousins Adventure Series Book 1)
Award winning
Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week
Mitali Perkins, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of hope and renewal.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
Supports spiritual growth and reflection.
Ideal for shared reading during Holy Week.

Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week
Mitali Perkins, 2022
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Grandma Snuggles
Glenys Nellist, Gail Yerrill, 2020
18 pages
Why to read
Celebrates special bond between grandmothers and grandchildren.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Instills values of love, comfort, and safety.
Fosters emotional development through relatable stories.

Grandma Snuggles
Glenys Nellist, Gail Yerrill, 2020
Award winning
God Speaks in Whispers
Mark Batterson, Summer Batterson Dailey, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages children to listen and recognize subtle messages.
Stimulates spiritual growth and awareness in young minds.
Supports understanding of abstract concepts through relatable stories.
Enhances connections with faith in a child-friendly manner.

God Speaks in Whispers
Mark Batterson, Summer Batterson Dailey, 2020
Award winning
The Cape of Wonders
Kevin Johnson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with a magical, captivating narrative.
Features relatable, diverse characters promoting inclusivity.
Enhances problem-solving through engaging plot twists.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading adventures.

The Cape of Wonders
Kevin Johnson, 2023
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

