Top-rated books by Joyce Friedland
Frog and Toad All Year
Age: 4-8
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Bird & Squirrel All Together: A Graphic Novel
James Burks, 2022
126 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Engaging narrative boosts reading interest and retention.
Suitable for early readers and advancing literacy skills.
Bird & Squirrel All Together: A Graphic Novel
James Burks, 2022
Award winning
The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fostering emotional growth.
Teaches valuable lessons in resilience and friendship.
Boosts empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages dialogue on overcoming life's hurdles.
The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Award winning
My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York!
Dan Gutman, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure in New York City.
Encourages creativity and social skills development.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging dialogue.
Supports emotional growth and friendship values.
My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York!
Dan Gutman, 2023
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
Award winning
The Skunk Who Couldn't Smell
Sarah Mccormick, Michael W. Smith, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages empathy and understanding.
Fosters curiosity about nature and animal behavior.
Supports early reading and comprehension skills development.
Colorful illustrations captivate and hold attention.
The Skunk Who Couldn't Smell
Sarah Mccormick, Michael W. Smith, 2023
Real Pigeons Splash Back
Andrew McDonald, 2022
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery that sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach teamwork, perseverance, and resourcefulness.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving themes.
Captivating illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
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