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Award winning
Pugs of the Frozen North
Philip Reeve, 2015
224 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure in a whimsical, snowy world.
Encourages teamwork and perseverance in young readers.
Captivating illustrations enhance storytelling.
Perfect for family bonding over reading.
Pugs of the Frozen North
Philip Reeve, 2015
Award winning
Guinea Pigs Online
Jennifer Gray, Amanda Swift, 2012
194 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure keeps children eagerly turning pages.
Characters teach valuable life lessons subtly.
Strengthens reading skills and digital literacy.
Ideal for joint reading sessions with parents.
Guinea Pigs Online
Jennifer Gray, Amanda Swift, 2012
Award winning
Mia Mayhem and the Super Family Field Day
Kara West, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed family adventure story.
Highlights teamwork, cooperation, and family values.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Perfect for promoting reading as family bonding.
Mia Mayhem and the Super Family Field Day
Kara West, 2020
Award winning
Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog
Tom Watson, 2013
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure encourages creativity and humor appreciation.
Enhances vocabulary with accessible language and repetition.
Strengthens narrative understanding and prediction skills.
Provides laughter-filled bonding opportunities for families.
Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog
Tom Watson, 2013
Award winning
Stick Cat: A Tail of Two Kitties
Tom Watson, 2016
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of Stick Cat and his friend Edith.
Enhances creative thinking and imagination in young readers.
Fosters empathy through relatable feline characters.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
Stick Cat: A Tail of Two Kitties
Tom Watson, 2016
Award winning
Little Wolf's Diary of Daring Deeds
Ian Whybrow, 1996
128 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with adventurous and creative storytelling.
Features characters showcasing bravery and friendship.
Encourages critical thinking through exciting challenges.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Little Wolf's Diary of Daring Deeds
Ian Whybrow, 1996
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Yasmin in Charge
Saadia Faruqi, 2019
96 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through leadership and decision-making themes.
Highlights diverse cultural perspectives, fostering inclusivity.
Stimulates curiosity and confidence in young readers.
Encourages independence and initiative in problem-solving.
