Books like Train Song
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
The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through musical and colorful storytelling.
Encourages emotional growth and self-expression in children.
Supports developmental milestones with engaging narratives.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading times.

The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
Award winning
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.

Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.

Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
What's That Sound?
Leanne Bauman Litka, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Stimulates auditory development and sound recognition.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion.
Interactive, engaging narrative for parent-child bonding.

What's That Sound?
Leanne Bauman Litka, 2021
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
A Letter for Bob
Kim Rogers, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through character interactions.
Supports early literacy and vocabulary development.
Fosters emotional intelligence and resilience.
Engaging narrative promotes family bonding.

A Letter for Bob
Kim Rogers, 2023
Award winning
Fly
Nathan Clement, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline with accessible language for young readers.
Illustrations enhance understanding and captivate attention.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through aviation theme.
Supports cognitive development by fostering imagination.

