Books like This Is Sadie
Award winning
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Judi Barrett, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, food-centered adventures.
Enhances problem-solving through quirky, unexpected challenges.
Fosters family bonding over shared reading experience.
Teaches adaptability in face of bizarre circumstances.
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Judi Barrett, 2013
Award winning
Mysterious Eye of the Dragon (Geronimo Stilton #78)
Geronimo Stilton, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, boosts curiosity and imagination.
Ideal for developing early reading skills.
Engaging narrative encourages problem-solving.
Characters model teamwork and perseverance.
Mysterious Eye of the Dragon (Geronimo Stilton #78)
Geronimo Stilton, 2021
Award winning
Cinderella of the Nile
Beverley Naidoo, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant retelling of the oldest known Cinderella story.
Enhances cultural awareness and historical understanding.
Stimulates empathy and moral development.
Rich, engaging narrative fosters language skills.
Cinderella of the Nile
Beverley Naidoo, 2018
The Not-So-Faraway Adventure
Andrew Larsen, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure theme enhances curiosity and knowledge exploration.
Grandparent-grandchild relationship bolsters family bonding.
Illustrations stimulate visual thinking and creativity.
Encourages intergenerational communication and empathy.
The Not-So-Faraway Adventure
Andrew Larsen, 2016
Award winning
Jim at the Corner
Eleanor Farjeon, 1934
104 pages
Why to read
Captures childhood curiosity and wonder.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Fosters empathy and emotional understanding.
Encourages creativity through storytelling.
Jim at the Corner
Eleanor Farjeon, 1934
Award winning
Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness Into Light
Tim Tingle, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through Choctaw family storytelling.
Emphasizes healing and overcoming adversity.
Enhances understanding of Native American history.
Strengthens familial bonds and heritage appreciation.
Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness Into Light
Tim Tingle, 2022
Antoine de Saint-Exupery: (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires children with Antoine de Saint-Exupery's adventurous life.
Encourages dreaming big and embracing creativity in problem-solving.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations support literacy and focus.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery: (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
Award winning
Madame Badobedah
Sophie Dahl, 2020
56 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, whimsical adventure fosters curiosity and imagination.
Builds empathy through diverse, intriguing characters.
Encourages exploration of intergenerational friendships.
Enhances understanding of empathy and kindness.
