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Age: 3-7
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Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes cultural understanding and religious awareness.
Enhances empathy through diverse character representation.
Encourages respect for personal beliefs and practices.
Supports inclusive and global perspectives in young readers.

Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2023
You Cannot Play with Us, Pete!
Sophie Hibberd, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses themes of friendship and acceptance.
Promotes empathy and interpersonal understanding in children.
Engaging illustrations enhance storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

You Cannot Play with Us, Pete!
Sophie Hibberd, 2023
We Don't Eat This!: Independent Reading Green 5
Sue Graves, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages healthy eating through delightful storytelling.
Builds vocabulary and reading confidence in young readers.
Engages children with colorful illustrations and relatable scenarios.
Supports independent reading skills with structured text.

We Don't Eat This!: Independent Reading Green 5
Sue Graves, 2020
Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 12b - The Big Wedding
Ladybird Books, William Murray, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with charming, lively wedding festivities.
Enhances vocabulary with carefully chosen key words.
Strengthens reading comprehension through structured story progression.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading sessions.

Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 12b - The Big Wedding
Ladybird Books, William Murray, 2023
Award winning
Eloise Will Not Say Please
Ashley Michelle Ahrens, 2023
25 pages
Why to read
Highlights importance of manners through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and social skills development.
Stimulates conversation about behavior and consequences.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

Eloise Will Not Say Please
Ashley Michelle Ahrens, 2023
My Weirder-est School #11: Mrs. Stoker Is a Joker!
Dan Gutman, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous story sparks imagination and joy.
Features relatable, vibrant characters for young readers.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Offers a fun, educational reading experience.

My Weirder-est School #11: Mrs. Stoker Is a Joker!
Dan Gutman, 2022
First Day, Worst Day
Chris Chatterton, Andy Nonamus, Amy Jindra, 2024
128 pages
Why to read
Captures emotions of school's first day challenges.
Teaches resilience and positive mindset.
Engages young readers through vivid illustrations.
Enhances empathy and social skills.

First Day, Worst Day
Chris Chatterton, Andy Nonamus, Amy Jindra, 2024
Award winning
Hair in Funny Places
Babette Cole, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Humorous approach to puberty's physical changes.
Encourages open family discussions about body growth.
Bright, engaging illustrations capture children's attention.
Supports understanding of natural developmental stages.
