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Barker Twins, The: Go Away, Girls!
Tomie DePaola, Hackney, Clinton S. Hackney, Richard Kolding, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses gender dynamics through playful storytelling.
Enhances social awareness and empathy in young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading moments.

Barker Twins, The: Go Away, Girls!
Tomie DePaola, Hackney, Clinton S. Hackney, Richard Kolding, 2004
Goodnight Owl: (Touch & Feel Buggy Book)
Yoyo Books, Jane Doe, 2018
10 pages
Why to read
Engages senses with touch-and-feel elements.
Encourages nighttime routines; promotes calmness.
Stimulates early language skills and curiosity.
Perfect for shared parent-child reading moments.

Goodnight Owl: (Touch & Feel Buggy Book)
Yoyo Books, Jane Doe, 2018
The School from Hell?: More Madness!
Yvonne Coppard, 1998
176 pages
Why to read
Explores challenges and growth in a school setting.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in young readers.
Engages with humor and creativity.
Strengthens reading skills and confidence.

The School from Hell?: More Madness!
Yvonne Coppard, 1998
1st Grade Reading Success Boxed Set: Best Friends, Duck & Cat's Rainy Day, Big Shark, Little Shark, Drop It, Rocket! The Amazing Planet Earth (Step into Reading)
Margery Cuyler, Carin Bramsen, Anna Membrino, Tad Hills, 2020
160 pages
Why to read
Boosts reading confidence with simple, repetitive text.
Introduces foundational science and nature concepts.
Engages with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Supports vocabulary development and comprehension skills.

1st Grade Reading Success Boxed Set: Best Friends, Duck & Cat's Rainy Day, Big Shark, Little Shark, Drop It, Rocket! The Amazing Planet Earth (Step into Reading)
Margery Cuyler, Carin Bramsen, Anna Membrino, Tad Hills, 2020
Award winning
I Can Add
Anna Nilsen, Mandy Stanley, 2000
26 pages
Why to read
Interactive adding adventures boost early math skills.
Captivating illustrations engage young readers visually.
Encourages hands-on learning through play.
Builds confidence in numerical understanding.

I Can Add
Anna Nilsen, Mandy Stanley, 2000
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
314 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of bravery and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth in readers.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, creative storytelling.
Supports development of a strong moral compass.

The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
Award winning
Draw!
Raúl Colón, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through engaging art and storytelling.
Encourages self-expression and confidence in young artists.
Supports developmental skills with interactive drawing prompts.
Fosters a love for art and imaginative play.

Draw!
Raúl Colón, 2014
Time
Dana Simpson, David Sim, 2002
10 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with whimsical and imaginative storytelling.
Characters embody resilience and growth, relatable for young readers.
Encourages understanding and appreciation of time management.
Combines fun narratives with educational value seamlessly.
