Books like We Gather Together...Now Please Get Lost! (Gilbert the Opossum)
Award winning
Charlie the Ranch Dog: Rock Star
Ree Drummond, Diane Degroat, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages teamwork and social skill development.
Inspires confidence and individuality in young readers.
Perfect for enhancing parent-child reading sessions.

Charlie the Ranch Dog: Rock Star
Ree Drummond, Diane Degroat, 2015
How I Saved Hanukkah
Amy Goldman Koss, Diane Degroat, 1998
96 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Jewish culture through engaging storytelling.
Fosters understanding of Hanukkah traditions and history.
Encourages resilience and self-discovery in young readers.
Promotes family bonding during holiday reading times.

How I Saved Hanukkah
Amy Goldman Koss, Diane Degroat, 1998
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Award winning
Glues On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers
Jennifer Jones, 2021
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging, rhyming text boosts phonological awareness.
Encourages creativity through imaginative, humorous storyline.
Supports vocabulary development with rich language use.
Fosters a love for reading with interactive narrative.

Glues On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers
Jennifer Jones, 2021
Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
448 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, relatable school experiences.
Strengthens emotional intelligence and resilience.
Encourages creativity through lively storytelling.
Supports social skill development in young readers.

Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
School for Puppies
Satoshi Kitamura, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights friendship, teamwork among diverse puppy characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding through playful scenarios.
Supports early literacy and language development skills.
Stimulating illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

School for Puppies
Satoshi Kitamura, 2024
Award winning
The Horse Whisperer's Handbook: A Kid's Guide to Horse Communication
Bright Publishers, 2024
45 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of animal behavior and communication.
Engaging hands-on activities to strengthen learning.
Fosters empathy and responsible pet care.
Supports language skills and cognitive development.

