Books like The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams: Perilous Pineapple Plot: Book 3
Award winning
The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams
Shane Hegarty, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging plot twists.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading time.
The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams
Shane Hegarty, 2022
Dexter Lost His Boo-Woo
Shane Hegarty, Ben Mantle, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages expression of emotions and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary through fun, engaging storytelling.
Supports understanding of personal and others' feelings.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Dexter Lost His Boo-Woo
Shane Hegarty, Ben Mantle, 2024
Award winning
Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, 2021
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children’s imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters for young readers.
Encourages problem-solving through engaging narratives.
Supports early literacy and cognitive development.
Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, 2021
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
This Book Is Definitely Not Cursed
Megan Woodward, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous story sparks imagination and laughter.
Builds resilience and problem-solving skills in young readers.
Characters show teamwork, boosting social development.
Perfect for family bonding during reading time.
