Top-rated books by Dennis Reid II
Jammin' in Kalamazoo
Age: 5-18
Books like Dennis Reid II’s
Award winning
You Are Magical!: Inspiring Short Stories for Girls About Self-Confidence, Friendship, Love and Inner Strength
Avia Joyce, 2021
83 pages
Why to read
Uplifts girls with stories of self-confidence and strength.
Empowers through themes of friendship and love.
Enhances emotional intelligence and resilience.
Encourages individuality and personal growth.

You Are Magical!: Inspiring Short Stories for Girls About Self-Confidence, Friendship, Love and Inner Strength
Avia Joyce, 2021
Award winning
Boys Are Super Awesome!: Inspiring Short Stories for Boys About Mindfulness, Confidence, Perseverance, and Kindness
Avia Joyce, 2021
82 pages
Why to read
Promotes mindfulness, confidence, perseverance, and kindness.
Stories feature relatable, inspiring male role models.
Encourages emotional growth and self-awareness in boys.
Ideal for engaging family reading and discussion.

Boys Are Super Awesome!: Inspiring Short Stories for Boys About Mindfulness, Confidence, Perseverance, and Kindness
Avia Joyce, 2021
Award winning
The Donkey's Day Out
Ann Pilling, Sheila Ratcliffe, 1990
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Story encourages empathy and emotional understanding.
Enhances vocabulary through playful, rhyming text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

The Donkey's Day Out
Ann Pilling, Sheila Ratcliffe, 1990
Award winning
Push and Pull
Susan Cañizares, Betsey Chessen, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Explores fundamental physics concepts: pushing and pulling.
Engages young minds with interactive, hands-on learning.
Supports early scientific thinking and inquiry skills.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.

Push and Pull
Susan Cañizares, Betsey Chessen, 1998
Award winning
Because a Fire Was in My Head: 101 Poems to Remember
Michael Morpurgo, 2013
160 pages
Why to read
Curated collection nurtures language and memorization skills.
Explores diverse themes, stimulating emotional and intellectual growth.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading experiences.
Supports literacy development and poetic appreciation.

Because a Fire Was in My Head: 101 Poems to Remember
Michael Morpurgo, 2013
Award winning
Making Waves: A Branches Book
Vicky Fang, Christine Nishiyama, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Encourages curiosity and discovery through engaging narrative.
Supports STEM education with technology and engineering concepts.
Boosts confidence with relatable problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for independent or guided reading sessions.

Making Waves: A Branches Book
Vicky Fang, Christine Nishiyama, 2022
Award winning
Why Can't You Behave?: The Teacher's Guide to Creative Classroom Management, K-3
Paula Rogovin, 2004
176 pages
Why to read
Enhances early classroom behavior management skills.
Empowers teachers with creative strategies.
Focuses on practical K-3 classroom applications.
Builds positive teacher-student relationships.

Why Can't You Behave?: The Teacher's Guide to Creative Classroom Management, K-3
Paula Rogovin, 2004
Award winning
Mariella, Queen of the Skies
Eoin Colfer, Katy Halford, 2018
96 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and innovation in young minds.
Encourages STEM learning through engaging storytelling.
Features strong, intelligent female protagonist.
Supports development of reading and comprehension skills.
