Books like The Secret Diary of the World's Worst Cook
Danger in Darjeeling: Feluda Mysteries
Satyajit Ray, 2010
56 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Cultural insights into Darjeeling enrich knowledge.
Engaging narrative fosters children's reading interest.
Strengthens analytical thinking through deductive reasoning.

Danger in Darjeeling: Feluda Mysteries
Satyajit Ray, 2010
Award winning
Let's Go Time Travelling
Subhadra Sen Gupta, 2012
132 pages
Why to read
Journey through history, exciting and engaging.
Characters that inspire curiosity and learning.
Enhances historical knowledge and cultural understanding.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Let's Go Time Travelling
Subhadra Sen Gupta, 2012
Award winning
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of change and personal growth.
Encourages children to embrace new experiences.
Supports development of self-confidence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates self-discovery and intellectual curiosity.
Encourages self-confidence through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development and perseverance.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.

The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.
Jen Carney, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, sparks creativity and imagination.
Highlights importance of friendship and acceptance.
Encourages expressive writing and diary keeping.
Lighthearted humor, perfect for engaging young readers.

The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.
Jen Carney, 2021
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 Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

