Books like William Shakespeare (Who Was...?)
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Margarita Engle, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires through historical figures and events.
Enhances understanding of perseverance and resilience.
Celebrates cultural diversity and musical creativity.
Encourages emotional expression through art.
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Margarita Engle, 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
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
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Maya's Song
Renée Watson, Vicki B. Williamson, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and resilience.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Maya's Song
Renée Watson, Vicki B. Williamson, 2022
Award winning
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates self-discovery and intellectual curiosity.
Encourages self-confidence through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development and perseverance.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
Award winning
A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and exploration in young minds.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Supports literacy development in early learners.
Enhances parent-child bonding over shared reading.
