Books like The Mystery of the Fishy Canoe
The Mystery of the Haunted Scarecrow
Tammie Lyon, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engages with suspenseful, mysterious storytelling.
Fosters creativity and deductive reasoning skills.
Characters display teamwork and bravery.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Mystery of the Haunted Scarecrow
Tammie Lyon, 2022
Award winning
Mr. Patel Builds (Katie Woo's Neighborhood)
Fran Manushkin, Manushkin, Fran, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of community roles and teamwork.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
Encourages curiosity about neighborhood and occupations.

Mr. Patel Builds (Katie Woo's Neighborhood)
Fran Manushkin, Manushkin, Fran, 2021
Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Library Mystery
Enid Blyton, Sufiya Ahmed, 2025
80 pages
Why to read
Engages children with mystery and adventure.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Stimulates cognitive development through problem-solving.
Captivating, age-appropriate language and themes.

Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Library Mystery
Enid Blyton, Sufiya Ahmed, 2025
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Game Master: Mansion Mystery
Rebecca Zamolo, Matt Slays, Matt Zamolo, 2022
176 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with thrilling, interactive mystery-solving gameplay.
Encourages critical thinking and teamwork through immersive storytelling.
Characters model cooperation, perseverance, and logical deduction.
Perfect blend of entertainment and educational value.

Game Master: Mansion Mystery
Rebecca Zamolo, Matt Slays, Matt Zamolo, 2022
Tom's Den and The Big Trick: (Pink Early Reader)
Jenny Jinks, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Cultivates creativity and imagination in young readers.
Strengthens reading skills with simple, engaging text.
Enhances problem-solving abilities through storyline challenges.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.

Tom's Den and The Big Trick: (Pink Early Reader)
Jenny Jinks, 2021
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

