Books like The Girl in the Painting
Award winning
The Banshee
Eve Bunting, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale exploring emotions and resilience.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character challenges.
Beautifully illustrated, supports visual literacy development.
Ideal for shared reading, enhances parent-child bonding.

The Banshee
Eve Bunting, 2009
Award winning
Tweak Tweak
Eve Bunting, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey of curiosity and discovery.
Encourages exploration of the natural world.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Supports language development and cognitive skills.

Tweak Tweak
Eve Bunting, 2011
Award winning
The Wednesday Surprise
Eve Bunting, Donald Carrick, 1989
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonding and shared learning experiences.
Encourages literacy development through surprise and suspense.
Illustrates the value of perseverance and dedication.
Warm and engaging narrative fosters empathy.

The Wednesday Surprise
Eve Bunting, Donald Carrick, 1989
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
The Artful Adventure
Minh Lê, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity through vivid illustrations and story.
Encourages artistic expression and appreciation in young readers.
Supports developmental milestones in problem-solving skills.
Engaging narrative that fosters a love for reading.

The Artful Adventure
Minh Lê, 2022
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
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through concise, imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, carefully chosen language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Ideal for quick, engaging read-aloud sessions.

Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
Award winning
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Educates on historical events through narrative storytelling.
Addresses complex themes with age-appropriate language.
Encourages awareness and understanding of racial history.
Supports discussions on equality and human rights.

