Books like The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed
Award winning
Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows
Kamilla Benko, 2019
416 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with enchanting, adventurous storyline.
Strengthens emotional growth through relatable characters.
Enhances problem-solving and resilience in challenges.
Encourages bonding during family reading time.

Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows
Kamilla Benko, 2019
Award winning
Max and Zoe: The Lunchroom Fight
Shelley Sateren, Shelley Swanson Sateren, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses conflict resolution in a child-friendly manner.
Enhances empathy and understanding among young readers.
Encourages dialogue on friendship and cooperation.
Supports social and emotional developmental milestones.

Max and Zoe: The Lunchroom Fight
Shelley Sateren, Shelley Swanson Sateren, 2013
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.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
Classics
The Wind in the Willows Treasury: From the Original Stories by Kenneth Grahame
Kenneth Grahame, 1908
37 pages
Why to read
Classic tales encourage imaginative development.
Timeless characters teach valuable life lessons.
Supports language skills and cognitive growth.
Cultivates empathy and emotional understanding.

The Wind in the Willows Treasury: From the Original Stories by Kenneth Grahame
Kenneth Grahame, 1908
Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, 4)
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
351 pages
Why to read
Engages with themes of community and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Explores complexities of friendship and family dynamics.
Offers heartwarming, adventurous narrative for young minds.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, 4)
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
TJ Zaps the New Kid: Stopping a Social Bully (TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper) (Tj Trapper Bully Zapper, 1)
Lisa Mullarkey, 2012
80 pages
Why to read
Addresses real-life issue: Social bullying in schools.
Empowers children with proactive bullying solutions.
Engaging story that fosters empathy and understanding.
Ideal for family discussion on kindness and respect.

