Books like The Sour Grape
Award winning
Only for a Little While
Gabriela Orozco Belt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale about the value of time and change.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in young readers.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Supports literacy skills through engaging narrative.

Only for a Little While
Gabriela Orozco Belt, 2023
Award winning
Egg Marks the Spot: Skunk and Badger
Amy Timberlake, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, fosters curiosity and exploration.
Dynamic characters, aids in social emotional learning.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Engaging narrative, stimulates early reading skills.

Egg Marks the Spot: Skunk and Badger
Amy Timberlake, 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 143-Story Treehouse
Andy Griffiths, 2021
304 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with whimsical, adventurous storytelling.
Fosters resilience and resourcefulness through engaging challenges.
Strengthens reading skills with layered, dynamic narratives.
Encourages bonding over shared laughter and discovery.

The 143-Story Treehouse
Andy Griffiths, 2021
Award winning
The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creativity and exploration.
Characters teach valuable lessons in teamwork and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, 2023
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
The Blue
Erin Hourigan, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity and color recognition.
Enhances emotional understanding through character interactions.
Encourages exploration of feelings and empathy.
Ideal for bonding over shared reading sessions.

The Blue
Erin Hourigan, 2022
Award winning
Blue, Barry & Pancakes: Big Time Trouble
Dan Abdo, Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson, Dan Jason, 2023
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, engaging storyline. - Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship. - Enhances decision-making skills in children. - Enjoyable and thought-provoking read.

