Books like Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies
Award winning
The Cricket in Times Square
George Selden, Stacey Lee, Garth Williams, 1960
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure in urban New York setting.
Teaches valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.
Encourages appreciation for different cultures and backgrounds.
Ideal for enhancing reading skills and imagination.
The Cricket in Times Square
George Selden, Stacey Lee, Garth Williams, 1960
Award winning
SPW Adventures: Groundhog Day
Tara Geisel, Bill Geisel, Nafisa Arshad, 2023
27 pages
Why to read
Engaging story enhances children's cognitive and emotional development.
Introduces seasonal knowledge through an enjoyable narrative.
Supports understanding of cause and effect.
Encourages bonding over shared reading moments.
SPW Adventures: Groundhog Day
Tara Geisel, Bill Geisel, Nafisa Arshad, 2023
Award winning
Rory's Return
Jennifer Chandler, Kimberly Martinez, 2023
139 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure ignites curiosity and imagination.
Characters exemplify resilience and adaptability.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for bonding during family reading time.
Rory's Return
Jennifer Chandler, Kimberly Martinez, 2023
Award winning
Witch Wars
Sibéal Pounder, Laura Ellen Anderson, 2015
265 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure stimulates imagination.
Encourages creativity through vibrant, unique characters.
Strengthens problem-solving skills with intriguing challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonding.
Witch Wars
Sibéal Pounder, Laura Ellen Anderson, 2015
Award winning
Under a Strawberry Moon
Lynnea Luebben, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling sparks children’s imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.
Supports emotional and social development.
Under a Strawberry Moon
Lynnea Luebben, 2023
Award winning
Juniper Spark and the Unraveling
Courtney Woodruff, 2023
189 pages
Why to read
Engages imagination with intriguing, magical adventures.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Encourages curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Juniper Spark and the Unraveling
Courtney Woodruff, 2023
Award winning
Faraway Things
Dave Eggers, Kelly Murphy, Little, Brown Young Readers, Kelly Murphy-, William DeMeritt, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of adventure and courageous explorations.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Enhances curiosity and broadens world views.
Supports social and emotional development.
Faraway Things
Dave Eggers, Kelly Murphy, Little, Brown Young Readers, Kelly Murphy-, William DeMeritt, 2021
Award winning
Who Ate the Sun?
Mandy Phillips, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Encourages understanding of natural world phenomena.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
