Books like The Necessary Cat
Award winning
The Comet
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires wonder through cosmic adventure and discovery.
Enhances understanding of friendship, bravery, and curiosity.
Stimulates interests in astronomy and space exploration.
Supports literacy skills with engaging storytelling techniques.

The Comet
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2022
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
The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fostering emotional growth.
Teaches valuable lessons in resilience and friendship.
Boosts empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages dialogue on overcoming life's hurdles.

The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
Award winning
The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters display teamwork, resilience, and resourcefulness.
Encourages technological interest and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., 2023
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
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.

Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
Award winning
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on a classic tale inspires creativity.
Emphasizes resilience and bravery through Bea's adventures.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.

Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
Award winning
Chloe & Cartoon #2: It's a Cat Thing (2) (Chloe & her cat)
Greg Tessier, 2020
67 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and creativity.
Relatable themes of friendship and adventure.
Enhances understanding of empathy and companionship.
Ideal for nurturing a love for reading.

