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Award winning
Epic: Welcome to Moonhaven
Annie Auerbach, 1756
24 pages
Why to read
Vivid, magical world captivates and stimulates imagination.
Encourages teamwork, friendship, and cooperation among characters.
Engages young readers with lively, adventurous storytelling.
Supports language development and boosts reading skills.

Epic: Welcome to Moonhaven
Annie Auerbach, 1756
Award winning
Molly and the Runaway Trolley
Ashley Bartley, Brian Martin, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure spurs curiosity and critical thinking.
Characters embody resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fosters empathy and cooperation among young readers.
Ideal blend of fun and educational content.

Molly and the Runaway Trolley
Ashley Bartley, Brian Martin, 2023
The King of Large
June Colbert, 2012
175 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and imaginative thinking in young readers.
Characters model resilience and adaptability.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diversity.

The King of Large
June Colbert, 2012
The Games-board Map
Stephen Elboz, 1993
141 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative stimulates curiosity and imagination. - Characters exemplify teamwork and resourcefulness. - Enhances spatial awareness and strategic thinking. - Interactive storyline promotes active participation.

The Games-board Map
Stephen Elboz, 1993
Award winning
The Magical Leaping Lizard Potion
Abbey Campbell Cook, Marsha Casper Cook, 2009
42 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with magical, adventurous storyline.
Engages young minds in creative problem-solving.
Characters teach valuable life lessons, enhancing empathy.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Magical Leaping Lizard Potion
Abbey Campbell Cook, Marsha Casper Cook, 2009
Award winning
George
Michael Coleman, 2000
123 pages
Why to read
Promotes self-acceptance and personal discovery.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse experiences.
Inspires confidence in personal identity exploration.
Supports emotional development through relatable storytelling.

George
Michael Coleman, 2000
The Boy in the Big Black Box
Rebecca Lisle, 2007
80 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions, encourages empathy and understanding. - Enhances creativity through mystery-solving narrative. - Supports emotional development in early childhood. - Engages young readers with captivating illustrations.

The Boy in the Big Black Box
Rebecca Lisle, 2007
Award winning
Stories for Little Boys (Usborne Anthologies and Treasuries)
Katie Daynes, 2007
136 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled stories spark imagination and curiosity.
Characters model positive behaviors and resilience.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Ideal for bedtime stories and family bonding.
