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Award winning
Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of illness and recovery.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Supports language and emotional literacy skills.

Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Award winning
Storm on Snowbelle Mountain: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure story enhances imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.

Storm on Snowbelle Mountain: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Award winning
Hens Don't Crow
Rebecca Elliott, A. H. Benjamin, 2012
22 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creativity and imaginative thinking.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Encourages understanding of animal behaviors and sounds.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Hens Don't Crow
Rebecca Elliott, A. H. Benjamin, 2012
Please Choose Me and A Good Deed
Gemma McMullen, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through thoughtful choices and actions.
Introduces morals and virtues in an engaging manner.
Supports social and emotional development for young readers.
Ideal for parent-child joint reading sessions.

Please Choose Me and A Good Deed
Gemma McMullen, 2021
Award winning
A Very Mercy Christmas
Kate Dicamillo, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming holiday story sparking festive spirit.
Encourages kindness and generous community values.
Engaging illustrations enhance visual literacy.
Ideal read for family bonding during holidays.

A Very Mercy Christmas
Kate Dicamillo, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
A Home for Luna
Stef Gemmill, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, adaptability, and courage.
Stunning illustrations enhance the engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards others.
Perfect for shared reading and discussion.

