Books like The House That Wasn't There
Award winning
Starla Jean Cracks the Case
Elana K. Arnold, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Mystery adventure fuels imagination and curiosity.
Starla Jean: relatable, spirited young detective.
Stimulates problem-solving and deductive reasoning.
Engaging, fun narrative promotes literacy skills.
Starla Jean Cracks the Case
Elana K. Arnold, 2023
Award winning
Bat and the Waiting Game
Elana K. Arnold, 2018
208 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of patience and friendship.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Supports development of communication skills.
Encourages resilience through engaging narrative.
Bat and the Waiting Game
Elana K. Arnold, 2018
Award winning
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of relationships and emotional resilience.
Engaging narrative fosters empathy and compassion in readers.
Explores themes of healing and cooperation effectively.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading sessions.
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
What Is Given from the Heart
Patricia C. Mckissack, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy and community kindness.
Encourages gratitude and generosity in children.
Illustrates the joy of giving selflessly.
Rich, heartwarming narrative with beautiful illustrations.
What Is Given from the Heart
Patricia C. Mckissack, 2019
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.
