Books like The Summoning
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages respect for oneself and others.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.

Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
Fear Ground
Jennifer Killick, 2022
368 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages bravery and facing fears.
Characters show teamwork, resilience in challenging situations.
Enhances emotional intelligence, understanding of fear management.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.

Fear Ground
Jennifer Killick, 2022
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
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
Peter Brown, Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2022
42 pages
Why to read
Engaging, suspenseful narrative captivates young readers' attention.
Encourages creativity and curiosity through whimsical storytelling.
Illustrates problem-solving skills in a fun, approachable way.
Strengthens reading comprehension and retention in young minds.

Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
Peter Brown, Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2022
Award winning
I Will Read to You
Gideon Sterer, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Strengthens bonds through shared reading experiences.
Encourages early literacy and language development.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports emotional and social growth.

I Will Read to You
Gideon Sterer, 2023
Award winning
The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard
Ron Keres, 2022
44 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination through thrilling, mysterious narrative.
Characters showcase bravery, teamwork, and resilience.
Encourages children to confront and overcome fears.
Engages young readers with interactive plot elements.

The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard
Ron Keres, 2022
Award winning
The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles
Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks imagination and creativity.
Highlights importance of family bonds and collaboration.
Develops critical thinking through engaging mystery elements.
Characters display resilience and resourcefulness, teaching valuable lessons.

The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles
Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, 2023
Award winning
One-Eyed Doll (Scary Tales, 5)
James Preller, 2014
112 pages
Why to read
Spine-chilling adventure stimulates imagination and thrill.
Engaging character development enhances empathy and connection.
Cultivates resilience and bravery through narrative challenges.
Ideal for bonding over shared thrilling reading moments.

