Top-rated books by Laura Overdeck
Books like Laura Overdeck’s
Award winning
Knight Owl
Christopher Denise, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Heroic owl character inspires courage and confidence.
Engages young minds with captivating medieval adventure.
Strengthens reading skills through vivid, exciting narrative.
Encourages creative thinking and resilience.

Knight Owl
Christopher Denise, 2022
Award winning
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2024
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging and adventurous narrative.
Characters exhibit teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances curiosity and deductive reasoning.
Enjoyable, interactive reading journey.

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2024
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.

Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and unique storytelling.
Encourages dialogue and enhances communication skills.
Supports emotional development through relatable scenarios.
Ideal for building confidence in young readers.

The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
Award winning
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Story Board Book
Beatrix Potter, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Classic, enchanting tale sparks imagination and curiosity.
Timeless illustrations enhance visual perception and focus.
Encourages responsibility through Peter’s adventurous missteps.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit Story Board Book
Beatrix Potter, 2024
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Educates on historical events through narrative storytelling.
Addresses complex themes with age-appropriate language.
Encourages awareness and understanding of racial history.
Supports discussions on equality and human rights.

Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2021
Award winning
Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes laughter and joy through playful animal visuals.
Enhances observational skills with engaging guessing games.
Strengthens decision-making abilities in young readers.
Encourages family interaction and shared reading moments.
