Books like The Boy Who Sailed the World
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
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires confidence and ambition in young readers.
Highlights the importance of perseverance and creativity.
Colorful illustrations to captivate and engage children.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, 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
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
Award winning
Swimming into Trouble (Julia on the Go! Book 1)
Angela Ahn, 2024
176 pages
Why to read
Adventure-themed story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Strong, relatable protagonist encourages resilience and bravery.
Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Swimming into Trouble (Julia on the Go! Book 1)
Angela Ahn, 2024
Award winning
The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 21–25: An unofficial Minecraft series
Dave Villager, 2023
406 pages
Why to read
Engages children with adventurous and creative storylines.
Encourages teamwork, strategy, and decision-making skills.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narratives.
Supports cognitive development with complex character interactions.
The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 21–25: An unofficial Minecraft series
Dave Villager, 2023
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.
