Books like War Boy: A Country Childhood
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
Matisse, King of Colour
Laurence Anholt, 2007
28 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid art and creative storytelling.
Introduces famous artist Henri Matisse, enhancing cultural knowledge.
Encourages artistic expression and appreciation in young readers.
Supports visual learning through beautifully depicted illustrations.
Matisse, King of Colour
Laurence Anholt, 2007
Award winning
Drawn Together
Minh Lê, 2020
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and multigenerational bonding.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Emphasizes communication through art and storytelling.
Promotes mutual understanding and respect.
Drawn Together
Minh Lê, 2020
Award winning
Octopus Stew
Eric Velásquez, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family connections.
Encourages creativity and resilience in problem-solving.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.
Octopus Stew
Eric Velásquez, 2021
Award winning
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing
Kay Haring, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and expression through vibrant illustrations.
Highlights importance of perseverance in pursuing passions.
Encourages appreciation for art and self-expression.
Perfect for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing
Kay Haring, 2017
Award winning
Brave Molly
Brooke Boynton-Hughes, 2019
48 pages
Why to read
Courageously tackles overcoming fears, ideal for young readers.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhancing emotional connection.
Supports emotional development and resilience in children.
Encourages empathy and understanding through Molly's journey.
Brave Molly
Brooke Boynton-Hughes, 2019
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
Pieter Bruegel
Mike Venezia, Meg Moss, 1992
32 pages
Why to read
Explores life and works of painter Pieter Bruegel.
Combines art history with engaging storytelling.
Encourages visual literacy and appreciation for art.
Ideal for integrating arts into everyday learning.
