Books like The Rude Pickle
Award winning
Walker Wildcats Year 1: Age 10
Tamara Hart Heiner, 2016
162 pages
Why to read
Engages readers with exciting adventures and real-life scenarios.
Boosts empathy and social skills through diverse character interactions.
Encourages resilience and teamwork in problem-solving tasks.
Designed to enhance literacy and comprehension for age 10.

Walker Wildcats Year 1: Age 10
Tamara Hart Heiner, 2016
Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery
Erson, Laura Ellen, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative sparks curiosity and imagination.
Engages young readers with clever, interactive puzzles.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages bonding through shared reading sessions.

Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery
Erson, Laura Ellen, 2024
Rainbow Grey
Erson, Laura Ellen, Laura Ellen Anderson, 2021
304 pages
Why to read
Action-packed adventure enhances focus and attention.
Encourages empathy by showcasing diverse friendships.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, colorful descriptions.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Rainbow Grey
Erson, Laura Ellen, Laura Ellen Anderson, 2021
Amelia Fang and the Half-Moon Holiday
Erson, Laura Ellen, Laura Ellen Anderson, 2019
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative stimulates imagination and creativity.
Relatable characters foster emotional and social development.
Encourages problem-solving skills through engaging plot twists.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Amelia Fang and the Half-Moon Holiday
Erson, Laura Ellen, Laura Ellen Anderson, 2019
Award winning
Meet a Dentist! (In Our Neighborhood)
Erson, AnnMarie Anderson, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to dental health in a fun way.
Features diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages curiosity about community roles.
Bright illustrations engage young readers.

Meet a Dentist! (In Our Neighborhood)
Erson, AnnMarie Anderson, 2021
Award winning
Too Shy to Say Hi
Shannon, Erson, Shannon Anderson, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses overcoming shyness in a relatable way.
Encourages social confidence and interpersonal skills.
Supports emotional development through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.

Too Shy to Say Hi
Shannon, Erson, Shannon Anderson, 2021
Award winning
The Clumsies Make a Mess
Erson, Sorrel, Sorrel Anderson, 2012
224 pages
Why to read
Humorous story stimulates children’s creative thinking.
Encourages understanding of consequences and responsibility.
Supports language skills with engaging dialogue.
Inclusive adventure enhances social skills learning.

The Clumsies Make a Mess
Erson, Sorrel, Sorrel Anderson, 2012
Award winning
Evil Emperor Penguin
Erson, Laura Ellen, 2015
64 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with fun, adventure-filled narrative.
Encourages teamwork and relationship-building themes.
Boosts critical thinking through quirky challenges.

