Books like Albert Thammavong’s
Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
448 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, relatable school experiences.
Strengthens emotional intelligence and resilience.
Encourages creativity through lively storytelling.
Supports social skill development in young readers.

Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
The Naughtiest Girl: Naughtiest Girl In The School
Enid Blyton, 2022
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and personal growth.
Encourages empathy and understanding among readers.
Supports development of social and emotional skills.
Ideal for collaborative parent-child reading sessions.

The Naughtiest Girl: Naughtiest Girl In The School
Enid Blyton, 2022
Cat Kid Comic Club 3: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through comic creation lessons.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Builds self-expression and storytelling skills.
Engaging illustrations keep young readers captivated.

Cat Kid Comic Club 3: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Eva in the Band: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with lively, captivating storytelling.
Enhances social skills through relatable group dynamics.
Fosters creativity and musical interest in children.
Strengthens reading confidence with manageable chapters.

Eva in the Band: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Award winning
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Katherine Locke, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores identity through creative use of pronouns.
Encourages respect and understanding of diverse identities.
Supports language development and personal expression.
Engaging illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.

What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Katherine Locke, 2021
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess (Signed Edition)
Jeff Kinney, 2021
226 pages
Why to read
Humor fuels engagement, enhances reading enjoyment.
Encourages resilience through relatable mishaps, setbacks.
Strengthens comprehension with accessible language, structure.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess (Signed Edition)
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of change and personal growth.
Encourages children to embrace new experiences.
Supports development of self-confidence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
Frank And His Funky Farts: Read Aloud Books, Books for Early Readers, Making Alliteration Fun! (Alliteration Series)
Nicky Gaymer-Jones, 2020
28 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with playful alliteration and humor.
Promotes early literacy skills in an enjoyable manner.
Supports language development through repetitive sounds.
Encourages laughter and joy in reading together.
