Top-rated books by Lesley Barnes
Flyaway
Age: 3-7
Stay Where You Are and Then Leave
Age: 9-12
Books like Lesley Barnes’s
Award winning
InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder (InvestiGators, 5)
John Green, 2022
208 pages
Why to read
Engages children with adventure and humor. - Enhances critical thinking through mystery solving. - Emphasizes teamwork and friendship. - Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder (InvestiGators, 5)
John Green, 2022
The Corgi and the Queen
Caroline L. Perry, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and loyalty.
Introduces British culture and historical elements.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Encourages curiosity and exploration.
The Corgi and the Queen
Caroline L. Perry, 2022
Stella Díaz to the Rescue
Angela Dominguez, 2023
208
Why to read
Engaging adventure promotes empathy and courageousness.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Supports language skills and self-expression development.
Stella Díaz to the Rescue
Angela Dominguez, 2023
Award winning
¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge
Raúl The Third, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, dynamic illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Cultural exploration enriches children’s global awareness and understanding.
Supports language development with bilingual English-Spanish text.
Encourages adventure and curiosity in everyday settings.
¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge
Raúl The Third, 2021
Award winning
The 143-Story Treehouse
Andy Griffiths, 2021
304 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with whimsical, adventurous storytelling.
Fosters resilience and resourcefulness through engaging challenges.
Strengthens reading skills with layered, dynamic narratives.
Encourages bonding over shared laughter and discovery.
The 143-Story Treehouse
Andy Griffiths, 2021
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
Fox and Rabbit
Beth Ferry, Laurel Heger, 2021
90 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Fox and Rabbit
Beth Ferry, Laurel Heger, 2021
Award winning
The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee
Julie Leung, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story of a fearless female pilot.
Celebrates courage, perseverance, and breaking barriers.
Highlights historical significance and cultural diversity.
Empowers young readers through positive role models.
