Top-rated books by Karen Kreider
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Award winning
Classics
The Adventures of Pinocchio
M.J Carr, Carlo Collodi, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and personal integrity.
Stimulates imagination through magical and whimsical elements.
Teaches consequences of actions in an engaging way.
Supports development of empathy and moral reasoning.

The Adventures of Pinocchio
M.J Carr, Carlo Collodi, 2024
Award winning
The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People
L. Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Baum, Evelyn Copelman, 2010
187 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with adventurous, whimsical tales.
Introduces problem-solving through engaging narrative.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.

The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People
L. Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Baum, Evelyn Copelman, 2010
Award winning
The Royal Book of Oz
L. Frank Baum, Ruth Plumly Thompson, John R. Neill, 1921
162 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy enhances children’s creative thinking.
Introduces values of friendship and bravery.
Encourages exploration of diverse, whimsical worlds.
Supports vocabulary expansion and language skills.

The Royal Book of Oz
L. Frank Baum, Ruth Plumly Thompson, John R. Neill, 1921
Award winning
Sofia the Lagoon Dragon
Maddy Mara, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure promotes creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork and friendship values.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension in young readers.
Encourages exploration of diversity and inclusivity.

Sofia the Lagoon Dragon
Maddy Mara, 2023
Award winning
Making a Way
Jen Decker, Nifty Illustration, 2023
90 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with creative problem-solving adventures.
Illustrates perseverance and resilience through relatable characters.
Encourages teamwork, friendship, and cooperation.
Fun, educational, and thought-provoking narrative.

Making a Way
Jen Decker, Nifty Illustration, 2023
Ms Wiz Loves Dracula (Ms Wiz)
Terence Blacker, Kate Simpson, 1993
55 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical adventures for young readers.
Strengthens literacy through entertaining narrative.
Encourages imaginative thinking and creativity.
Addresses fear in a light-hearted, comforting way.

Ms Wiz Loves Dracula (Ms Wiz)
Terence Blacker, Kate Simpson, 1993
Award winning
The Not-Too-Scary Halloween Bedtime Storybook: A Collection of Halloween Stories Suitable For Young Readers
Educational Parade, 2023
43 pages
Why to read
Age-appropriate Halloween stories, fostering creativity.
Encourages interaction, enhances listening skills.
Boosts literacy with simple, engaging language.
Cultivates emotional understanding through gentle scares.

The Not-Too-Scary Halloween Bedtime Storybook: A Collection of Halloween Stories Suitable For Young Readers
Educational Parade, 2023
Award winning
This Book Is Gray
Lindsay Ward, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches color recognition and shades differentiation.
Encourages appreciation of diversity and inclusivity.
Stimulates discussions about feelings and self-acceptance.
Interactive and visually engaging illustrations.
