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Award winning
Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
256 pages
Why to read
Mystical adventure fosters creativity and curiosity.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in challenges.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and engagement.

Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
Award winning
Beware of the Storybook Wolves
Lauren Child, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and problem-solving in young readers.
Engaging storyline encourages interaction with text.
Supports literacy skills through playful narrative.
Addresses fear management in a relatable way.

Beware of the Storybook Wolves
Lauren Child, 2000
Award winning
Clarice Bean Utterly Me
Lauren Child, 2002
3 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous narrative enhances reading enjoyment.
Encourages creativity and self-expression in children.
Supports development of literacy and language skills.
Addresses real-life issues, fostering empathy and understanding.

Clarice Bean Utterly Me
Lauren Child, 2002
Award winning
But Excuse Me That is My Book
Lauren Child, Bridget Hurst, Carol Noble, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids in the joy of reading and libraries.
Encourages persistence and problem-solving.
Celebrates familial and communal bonds.
Stimulates imagination through colorful, whimsical illustrations.

But Excuse Me That is My Book
Lauren Child, Bridget Hurst, Carol Noble, 2005
Award winning
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on a classic tale inspires creativity.
Emphasizes resilience and bravery through Bea's adventures.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.

Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages respect for oneself and others.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.

Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.

My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports early development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cozy, shared reading sessions.

