Books like There
Award winning
Phantom Lollipop Man
Pamela Butchart, 2018
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery keeps children engaged.
Encourages creativity through fantastical elements.
Strengthens reading skills and imagination.
Ideal for family reading time bonding.

Phantom Lollipop Man
Pamela Butchart, 2018
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.

Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
Megan McDonald, 2008
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure with humor and heart.
Encourages compassion toward animals.
Strengthens reading and comprehension skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
Megan McDonald, 2008
Award winning
Daniel's Mystery Egg/El misterioso huevo de Daniel: Bilingual English-Spanish (Green Light Readers Level 2)
G. Brian Karas, 2001
28 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Spanish text enhances language development.
Engaging mystery plot sparks curiosity and imagination.
Supports early reading skills, ideal for Level 2 readers.
Culturally rich, promotes inclusivity and understanding.

Daniel's Mystery Egg/El misterioso huevo de Daniel: Bilingual English-Spanish (Green Light Readers Level 2)
G. Brian Karas, 2001
Award winning
Because I Am Your Daddy
Sherry North, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases strong father-child relationship.
Encourages imagination through diverse, fun scenarios.
Enhances understanding of parental roles.
Supports emotional and social development.

Because I Am Your Daddy
Sherry North, 2010
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
In the Meadow of Fantasies
Hadi Mohammadi, 2017
42 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination with vibrant, fantastical storytelling.
Characters embody resilience and empathy, enhancing emotional development.
Strengthens language skills through vivid narrative and dialogue.
Encourages bonding through shared parent-child reading time.

In the Meadow of Fantasies
Hadi Mohammadi, 2017
Award winning
Loula and the Sister Recipe
Anne Villeneuve, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Explores family dynamics and sibling relationships thoughtfully.
Encourages creativity and offers an engaging narrative.
Enhances emotional intelligence and understanding of others.
Supports developmental growth through relatable storytelling.

