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Award winning
Prudence and Moxie
Deborah Noyes, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and confidence through engaging narrative.
Strengthens reading skills with clear, playful language.
Showcases importance of friendship and resilience.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading time.

Prudence and Moxie
Deborah Noyes, 2009
The Aliens Handbook
Herbie Brennan, 2005
144 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with engaging extraterrestrial adventures.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable alien characters.
Enhances problem-solving with intriguing interstellar scenarios.
Offers captivating, educational content for young readers.

The Aliens Handbook
Herbie Brennan, 2005
Letters from a Mouse
Herbie Brennan, 1997
40 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through engaging animal characters.
Enhances vocabulary with delightful, accessible prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding via storytelling.
Supports early literacy skills development.

Letters from a Mouse
Herbie Brennan, 1997
Award winning
Me, All Alone, at the End of the World
Anderson M.T., 2005
48 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of solitude and self-discovery.
Encourages imagination and independence in young readers.
Addresses the importance of balance between quiet and chaos.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations enhance the narrative.

Me, All Alone, at the End of the World
Anderson M.T., 2005
Award winning
The Nixie's Song: Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles
Holly Black, Tony Diterlizzi, 2007
162 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and bravery.
Encourages creativity through mythical creature encounters.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative.
Perfect for family bonding over shared adventures.

The Nixie's Song: Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles
Holly Black, Tony Diterlizzi, 2007
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
Donald Duck Adventures Volume 3
Various, Andreas Pihl, Laura Shaw, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Adventures foster imagination and creative thinking.
Engaging stories enhance language and literacy skills.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Encourages values of friendship and teamwork.

Donald Duck Adventures Volume 3
Various, Andreas Pihl, Laura Shaw, 2022
Black Lives Matter: Stories of Struggle and Resistance
Various, Chris Evans, 2020
331 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through historical and contemporary stories.
Educates on social justice, equality, and resilience.
Inspires empathy and importance of community.
Encourages discussions on fairness and human rights.

