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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Up, Up and Away!
Tracey Corderoy, Steven Lenton, 2017
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparking imagination and excitement.
Teaches teamwork and friendship via relatable canine characters.
Encourages creative problem-solving and perseverance.
Ideal read for family bonding and shared laughter.

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Up, Up and Away!
Tracey Corderoy, Steven Lenton, 2017
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 5 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
320 pages
Why to read
Lively humor hooks young readers.
Teaches patience and gratitude.
Perfect length for nightly read-alouds.
Boosts sight-word recognition.

An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 5 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
The Wind in the Willows – 90th anniversary gift edition: With original artwork, by Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator, E. H. Shepard
Kenneth Grahame, 2025
272 pages
Why to read
Timeless friendship tale.
Vivid illustrations enhance imagination.
Advanced yet musical language.
Humor balances gentle life lessons.

The Wind in the Willows – 90th anniversary gift edition: With original artwork, by Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator, E. H. Shepard
Kenneth Grahame, 2025
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming Chinatown adventure.
Funny, low-stakes detective plot.
Celebrates empathy and belonging.
Rich, lively middle-grade voice.

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel (Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels)
Barbara Park, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Laugh-out-loud kindergarten misadventures.
Visual storytelling aids young readers.
Addresses common school anxieties.
Promotes talking about feelings.

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel (Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels)
Barbara Park, 2025
Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
112 pages
Why to read
Relatable blended-family situations.
Humorous, gentle life lessons.
Encourages empathy and honesty.
Great confidence-building chapter length.

Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)
Ben Clanton, 2025
72 pages
Why to read
Funny visuals keep pages turning quickly.
Promotes balanced eating habits playfully.
Celebrates caring, supportive friendships.
Great starter graphic novel format.

Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)
Ben Clanton, 2025
A Thousand White Butterflies
Jessica Betancourt-Perez, Karen Lynn Williams, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Authentic immigrant story with gentle emotions.
Celebrates bilingual friendship and diversity.
Shows resilience after disappointment.
Vibrant art keeps young readers engaged.

