Books like The Downstairs Girl
Award winning
The Cricket in Times Square
George Selden, Stacey Lee, Garth Williams, 1960
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure in urban New York setting.
Teaches valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.
Encourages appreciation for different cultures and backgrounds.
Ideal for enhancing reading skills and imagination.
The Cricket in Times Square
George Selden, Stacey Lee, Garth Williams, 1960
Award winning
Kindred Souls
Patricia Maclachlan, 2012
119 pages
Why to read
Deeply moving story about family bonds and history.
Encourages empathy, understanding of generational differences.
Simple language, perfect for young independent readers.
Supports discussions on love, loss, and heritage.
Kindred Souls
Patricia Maclachlan, 2012
Award winning
Play It Again, Mallory
Laurie Friedman, Jennifer Kalis, 2014
160 pages
Why to read
Captivates young readers with engaging, relatable dilemmas.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving in everyday situations.
Supports emotional development through character experiences.
Inspires creative solutions and personal growth.
Play It Again, Mallory
Laurie Friedman, Jennifer Kalis, 2014
Award winning
File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents
Lemony Snicket, Seth, 2014
272 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with intriguing mysteries and puzzles.
Sharpens analytical skills through problem-solving challenges.
Encourages reading comprehension and attention to detail.
Builds connection with relatable, quirky characters.
File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents
Lemony Snicket, Seth, 2014
Award winning
Meet Wassily Kandinsky
Read With You Center for Excellence in STEAM Education, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Introduces Wassily Kandinsky's abstract art to young minds.
Encourages creativity and expression through colorful storytelling.
Supports early development in art appreciation and history.
Interactive and engaging narrative enhances learning experience.
Meet Wassily Kandinsky
Read With You Center for Excellence in STEAM Education, 2022
Award winning
Splinters of Sunshine
Andy Stanton, Patrice Lawrence, Miguel Ordóñez, Miguel Ordonez Andy Stanton, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters emotional and intellectual growth.
Explores themes of resilience and friendship.
Enhances empathy through diverse character experiences.
Encourages exploration of complex emotions and situations.
Splinters of Sunshine
Andy Stanton, Patrice Lawrence, Miguel Ordóñez, Miguel Ordonez Andy Stanton, 2020
Award winning
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, Sònia Albert, 2023
132 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional understanding.
Characters exemplify resilience and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and practical problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, Sònia Albert, 2023
Award winning
Sammy: The Classroom Guinea Pig
Alix Berenzy, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Captures daily classroom life through Sammy's perspective.
Enhances understanding of responsibility and care.
Encourages empathy and compassion in young readers.
Vivid illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
