Books like The Secret of the Painted House
Award winning
Clockwork
Philip Pullman, Leonid Gore, 1996
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale intertwining magic, mystery, and adventure.
Enhances problem-solving and creative thinking.
Characters display resilience and courage.
Ideal for shared reading, deepening family bonds.
Clockwork
Philip Pullman, Leonid Gore, 1996
Award winning
Mommy, Where Are You?
Leonid Gore, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages exploration and curiosity in young children.
Explores themes of separation and reassurance.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports emotional development and parent-child bonding.
Mommy, Where Are You?
Leonid Gore, 2009
Award winning
The Stuff of Stars
Marion Dane Bauer, 2018
34 pages
Why to read
Explores the origins of the universe creatively.
Captivating illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about science and space.
Ideal for bonding over shared reading time.
The Stuff of Stars
Marion Dane Bauer, 2018
Award winning
Celebrating North Carolina: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3)
Marion Dane Bauer, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Explore North Carolina's rich history and culture.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations and facts.
Boosts geographic and social studies understanding.
Encourages curiosity and learning about diversity.
Celebrating North Carolina: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3)
Marion Dane Bauer, 2014
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
357 pages
Why to read
Gripping mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Strong, relatable protagonist boosts empathy.
Adventure-rich setting stimulates imagination.
Engages young readers with suspenseful, paced storytelling.
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
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
Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story)
Faith Capalia, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Unleash creativity with spooky yet delightful storytelling.
Characters face fears, teaching resilience and courage.
Mixture of suspense and humor captivates young readers.
