Books like The Wild Leaf Ride (Magic School Bus, Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
Award winning
Rocky Road Trip (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book, No. 20)
Joanna Cole, Judith Bauer Stamper, 2003
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure with educational insights.
Encourages scientific exploration and curiosity.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonding.
Rocky Road Trip (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book, No. 20)
Joanna Cole, Judith Bauer Stamper, 2003
Award winning
Still More Night Frights: Thirteen Scary Stories
Judith Bauer Stamper, 1996
10 pages
Why to read
Spooky yet engaging stories enhance imaginative thinking.
Introduces problem-solving through suspenseful scenarios.
Characters display resilience, boosting emotional development.
Ideal for shared readings, strengthening family bonds.
Still More Night Frights: Thirteen Scary Stories
Judith Bauer Stamper, 1996
Award winning
Ragdolls: Alien Cats (Cat-Ographies)
Judith Bauer Stamper, Melissa B Keefer, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Combines adventure with unique, extraterrestrial themes.
Enhances creativity through imaginative alien cat characters.
Encourages curiosity and knowledge about diverse life forms.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Ragdolls: Alien Cats (Cat-Ographies)
Judith Bauer Stamper, Melissa B Keefer, 2011
Award winning
Hungry, Hungry Sharks (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)
Joanna Cole, Patricia Wynne, 1986
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with thrilling, factual shark content.
Enhances reading skills with Step-Into-Reading format.
Promotes interest in marine biology and ecosystems.
Encourages curiosity and learning through fun narratives.
Hungry, Hungry Sharks (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)
Joanna Cole, Patricia Wynne, 1986
Award winning
The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library: Oh, the Pets You Can Get!: All About Our Animal Friends
Tish Rabe, Joe Mathieu, 2005
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging, informative journey through diverse animal worlds.
Introduces children to various pets and their habitats.
Enhances vocabulary and knowledge about nature.
Encourages curiosity and compassion towards animals.
The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library: Oh, the Pets You Can Get!: All About Our Animal Friends
Tish Rabe, Joe Mathieu, 2005
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Aaron Slater, Illustrator
Andrea Beaty, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers creativity and self-expression through illustration.
Inspires overcoming dyslexia with relatable protagonist.
Encourages perseverance and individuality for young readers.
Celebrates diversity and inclusivity in storytelling.
Aaron Slater, Illustrator
Andrea Beaty, 2021
Award winning
Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom
Louis Sachar, 2020
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging, quirky adventures spark imagination.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances problem-solving and social skills.
Ideal for fun, educational family reading.
