Top-rated books by Alice Dalgliesh~Anita Lobel
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Age: 7-9
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Award winning
Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma
Joanna Ho, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires through Yo-Yo Ma’s musical journey.
Highlights cultural diversity and global understanding.
Encourages musical interest and artistic expression.
Supports resilience and pursuing passions.

Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma
Joanna Ho, 2021
Award winning
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, imaginative adventures.
Highlights value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable content for young readers.

Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
Award winning
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade, Cozbi A. Cabrera, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Gwendolyn Brooks' remarkable poetic journey.
Enhances appreciation for poetry and literary expression.
Celebrates resilience and determination in creative pursuits.
Supports literacy and language development.

Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade, Cozbi A. Cabrera, 2020
Lovely Day: A Picture Book
Bill Withers, Skip Scarborough, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Encourages positive thinking and optimism in children.
Supports emotional development through relatable storytelling.
Ideal for bonding during family reading time.

Lovely Day: A Picture Book
Bill Withers, Skip Scarborough, 2023
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 Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense
Jon Scieszka, Julia Rothman, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity with whimsical, nonsensical rhymes.
Enhances language skills through playful wordplay.
Develops cognitive flexibility in interpreting absurd scenarios.
Fosters a joyous reading experience for family bonding.

The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense
Jon Scieszka, Julia Rothman, 2022
Award winning
My Dad Is a DJ
Kathryn Erskine, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant depiction of music and creativity.
Explores father-child relationship dynamics.
Encourages appreciation for diverse careers.
Stimulates auditory learning through rhythmic text.

My Dad Is a DJ
Kathryn Erskine, 2023
Award winning
Good Books for Bad Children: The Genius of Ursula Nordstrom
Beth Kephart, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Showcases Ursula Nordstrom's groundbreaking children's literature impact.
Inspiring, creative approaches to shaping young minds.
Deep dive into the evolution of modern children's books.
Encourages explorative and innovative thinking in children.
