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Age: 10-12
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Colour Edition)
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 2016
160 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity and imagination through whimsical storytelling.
Teaches values like honesty and humility.
Colorful edition enhances visual engagement.
Encourages empathy and ethical decision-making.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Colour Edition)
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 2016
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of African American history.
Strengthens empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations complement the narrative.

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
Award winning
Sometimes I Cry
Jess Townes, Daniel Miyares, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional expression through captivating storytelling.
Encourages emotional awareness and empathy in children.
Assures children that feeling sad is okay.
Supports developmental growth in understanding emotions.

Sometimes I Cry
Jess Townes, Daniel Miyares, 2023
Award winning
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Modern retelling enhances connection to historical spiritual song.
Stunning illustrations complement the powerful narrative.
Fosters cultural awareness and historical understanding.
Encourages family discussions on faith and resilience.

Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.

The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
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
The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Chana Stiefel, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches children about history and resilience through storytelling.
Inspires empathy and understanding through real-life tales.
Beautiful photographs enhance the engaging narrative.
Encourages family discussions about heritage and memory.

The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Chana Stiefel, 2022
Antoine de Saint-Exupery: (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires children with Antoine de Saint-Exupery's adventurous life.
Encourages dreaming big and embracing creativity in problem-solving.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations support literacy and focus.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
