Books like The Enchanted Bridge: Dragons in a Bag
Award winning
A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
Zetta Elliott, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional resilience through poetic, compelling narrative.
Encourages empathy and self-reflection in young readers.
Supports emotional development and healing discussions.
Beautifully illustrated, enhancing engagement and understanding.

A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
Zetta Elliott, 2020
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
Winx Club Vol. 1: Welcome to Magix (Winx Club, 1)
Rainbow Spa, Iginio Straffi, 2024
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical adventures spark children's imagination.
Characters display teamwork, friendship, and resilience.
Encourages creativity and belief in oneself.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.

Winx Club Vol. 1: Welcome to Magix (Winx Club, 1)
Rainbow Spa, Iginio Straffi, 2024
Award winning
Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training
Debbie Palen, Laurie Calkhoven, 2020
132 pages
Why to read
Engaging Storyline: 'Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training' offers an engaging and relatable storyline that captures the challenges and triumphs of childhood, making it a great read for young readers who are navigating their own personal growth and learning experiences.
Positive Role Models: The book features positive role models, including the main character, Roosevelt Banks, who demonstrates the importance of perseverance, honesty, and kindness, providing young readers with a character they can look up to and learn from.
Humor and Entertainment: Laurie Calkhoven's writing style incorporates humor and fun, which keeps readers entertained while also delivering important life lessons. This makes reading enjoyable and can help instill a love of reading in children.
Development of Reading Skills: 'Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training' is well-suited for middle-grade readers who are looking to improve their reading skills. The vocabulary and sentence structure are designed to challenge young readers in a supportive way, contributing to their literacy development.

Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training
Debbie Palen, Laurie Calkhoven, 2020
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
The Principal Who Interrupted
Amy Maiden, Monika Marzec, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Provides insights into the dynamics of school life and education.
Encourages critical thinking and creativity among readers.
Highlights the importance of effective communication and understanding.
Offers a humorous take on the challenges faced by educators and students.

The Principal Who Interrupted
Amy Maiden, Monika Marzec, 2023
Award winning
Gordon Visits Denmark: Volume 1
Anna Emilie Hoffman, Pauline Stokholm, 2023
29 pages
Why to read
Experience the charm and beauty of Denmark through Gordon's eyes.
Learn about Danish culture, history, and traditions.
Discover the importance of friendship and courage in new experiences.
Enjoy a heartwarming story that will inspire readers to explore the world.

Gordon Visits Denmark: Volume 1
Anna Emilie Hoffman, Pauline Stokholm, 2023
Oz Collection: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Emerald City of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz
L. Frank Baum, Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players, 2023
576 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination through magical, captivating narratives.
Encourages resilience and teamwork among diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Fosters love for reading with timeless, enchanting tales.

