Books like Whiskers and the Magic Spatula
Award winning
The Hippo at the End of the Hall
Helen Cooper, 2017
400 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches imaginative thinking.
Relatable characters foster emotional connection and empathy.
Encourages curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Supports vocabulary development and reading comprehension.

The Hippo at the End of the Hall
Helen Cooper, 2017
Award winning
The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creativity and exploration.
Characters teach valuable lessons in teamwork and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, 2023
Award winning
Catside Up, Catside Down
Anna Hrachovec, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores problem-solving through playful cat antics.
Enhances creativity with reversible cat scenarios.
Encourages interactive reading and family involvement.
Builds early language and cognitive skills.

Catside Up, Catside Down
Anna Hrachovec, 2023
Award winning
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through mysterious quests.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.

The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
Award winning
Greenlight
Breanna Carzoo, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters imagination and creativity in kids.
Features characters showcasing resilience and determination.
Encourages development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading sessions.

Greenlight
Breanna Carzoo, 2023
Award winning
Gladys the Magic Chicken
Adam Rubin, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale with humor and unexpected twists.
Highlights values of courage and friendship.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in children.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Gladys the Magic Chicken
Adam Rubin, 2021
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating starry tales.
Characters teach valuable emotional and social lessons.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
Award winning
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and thinking outside the box.
Enhances empathy through character-driven storyline.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Offers humor and enjoyment in storyline.

