Books like White Smoke
Award winning
Sisters First
Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates sisterhood with warmth and charm.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy among siblings.
Encourages cooperation and understanding in family relationships.
Inspiring story with positive role models.

Sisters First
Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, 2019
Award winning
Tom Gates Series
Liz Lichon, 2020
123 pages
Why to read
Captivating illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Encourages creativity through relatable, school-based scenarios.
Supports language development with playful text structures.
Fosters resilience and determination through character challenges.

Tom Gates Series
Liz Lichon, 2020
Award winning
Letters to Anyone and Everyone
Toon Tellegen, 1996
156 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship, emotion through delightful animal characters.
Fosters creativity, empathy with whimsical letter-writing tales.
Engages young readers with captivating narrative style.
Strengthens reading skills, broadens vocabulary effectively.

Letters to Anyone and Everyone
Toon Tellegen, 1996
Award winning
A Boy, a Mouse, and a Spider: The Story of E.B. White
Lauren Castillo, Barbara Herkert, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating biography of beloved author E.B. White.
Inspires creativity and passion for writing.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Ideal for nurturing early literacy and biography interest.

A Boy, a Mouse, and a Spider: The Story of E.B. White
Lauren Castillo, Barbara Herkert, 2017
Award winning
Tomás Rivera (Rise and Shine) (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Jane Medina, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Captures Tomás Rivera’s inspiring story.
Enhances reading skills for level 2 readers.
Encourages literacy and historical awareness.
Supports Spanish language learning.

Tomás Rivera (Rise and Shine) (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Jane Medina, 2004
Award winning
The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn
Robert Burleigh, 2011
48 pages
Why to read
Blends historical facts with fictional adventures.
Strengthens understanding of American literature and history.
Encourages creativity through Mark Twain’s witty narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bond.

The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn
Robert Burleigh, 2011
Award winning
The 156-Storey Treehouse: Festive Frolics and Sneaky Snowmen
Andy Griffiths, 2023
368 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with engaging, imaginative storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills through captivating narrative.
Fosters problem-solving abilities with playful challenges.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading times.

The 156-Storey Treehouse: Festive Frolics and Sneaky Snowmen
Andy Griffiths, 2023
Award winning
Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was?)
Dennis Brindell Fradin, 2002
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of Benjamin Franklin's multifaceted life.
Inspires curiosity about history and notable figures.
Illustrates the impact of perseverance and intelligence.
Designed to align with children’s educational development.

