Books like The Wave
Award winning
A Home Named Walter
Chelsea Lin Wallace, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy and understanding through character exploration.
Stimulates creativity with a unique, captivating storyline.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Addresses themes of belonging and resilience.
A Home Named Walter
Chelsea Lin Wallace, 2022
Award winning
I Am Stuck
Julia Mills, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creative thinking and engagement.
Illustrations enhance understanding and captivate young minds.
Supports developmental milestones in problem-solving skills.
Empowers children to overcome obstacles with resilience.
I Am Stuck
Julia Mills, 2023
Award winning
An Unexpected Thing
Ashling Lindsay, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with unique, engaging narrative.
Characters demonstrate resilience and growth.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
An Unexpected Thing
Ashling Lindsay, 2023
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
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
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
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through mysterious quests.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.
