Top-rated books by Brent Plooster
The Selfish Shellfish
Age: 3-8
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Award winning
The Camper and The Counselor
Jackie Oshry, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters independence through camping adventure themes.
Enhances empathy with diverse, engaging characters.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Camper and The Counselor
Jackie Oshry, 2023
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.

The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.

Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
Award winning
Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
256 pages
Why to read
Mystical adventure fosters creativity and curiosity.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in challenges.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and engagement.

Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
Award winning
Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone
Max Lucado, 2024
28 pages
Why to read
Reassures children they're never truly alone.
Encourages resilience and self-reliance.
Beautiful illustrations complement touching narrative.
Ideal for bedtime, helps instill calmness.

Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone
Max Lucado, 2024
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
Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris: Album 40 (Asterix)
Jean-Yves Ferri, Fabcaro, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations ignite imagination and visual engagement.
Encourages historical knowledge through engaging storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills with witty, layered text.
Fosters humor appreciation, enhancing social understanding.

Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris: Album 40 (Asterix)
Jean-Yves Ferri, Fabcaro, 2023
Award winning
More than Words
Roz Maclean, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Explores complex emotions with engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages vocabulary growth and emotional intelligence.
Supports healthy communication and expression skills.
Ideal for parent-child reading and discussion sessions.
