Books like The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
Award winning
Strega Nona Does It Again
Tomie DePaola, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating Italian folklore tales, fostering cultural awareness.
Encourages creativity through magical elements and storylines.
Supports emotional development with moral lessons.
Engages young readers with colorful illustrations.
Strega Nona Does It Again
Tomie DePaola, 2013
Award winning
The Rooster who Went to His Uncle's Wedding: A Latin American Folktale
Tomie DePaola, 1993
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant exploration of Latin American culture and traditions.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Engaging narrative fosters early literacy skills.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.
The Rooster who Went to His Uncle's Wedding: A Latin American Folktale
Tomie DePaola, 1993
Award winning
Charlie Needs A Cloak
Tomie DePaola, 1973
28 pages
Why to read
Showcases the importance of perseverance and self-reliance.
Teaches children about the clothing-making process.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual learning.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
Charlie Needs A Cloak
Tomie DePaola, 1973
Award winning
Here We All Are
Tomie DePaola, 2000
96 pages
Why to read
Charming narrative, delightfully engaging for young readers.
Illustrations enhance the storytelling, visually captivating.
Encourages family values and interpersonal relationships.
Supports language development and self-expression skills.
Here We All Are
Tomie DePaola, 2000
Award winning
Barker Twins, The: Go Away, Girls!
Tomie DePaola, Hackney, Clinton S. Hackney, Richard Kolding, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses gender dynamics through playful storytelling.
Enhances social awareness and empathy in young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading moments.
Barker Twins, The: Go Away, Girls!
Tomie DePaola, Hackney, Clinton S. Hackney, Richard Kolding, 2004
Award winning
The Cloud Book
Tomie DePaola, 1975
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates different types of clouds vividly.
Enriches understanding of weather processes.
Encourages curiosity and scientific exploration.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.
The Cloud Book
Tomie DePaola, 1975
Award winning
Mia Mayhem Breaks Down Walls
Kara West, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Fun superhero theme enhances engagement and excitement.
Supports understanding of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages overcoming obstacles with courage and creativity.
Mia Mayhem Breaks Down Walls
Kara West, 2019
Award winning
WYATT BURP RIDES AGAIN (The Adventures of Jo Schmo, 2)
Greg Trine, 2012
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous adventure for young readers.
Encourages creative thinking and humor appreciation.
Builds vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Supports development of problem-solving abilities.
