Books like Monique Dong’s
Space Baby: Goodnight, Aliens!
Pat-A-Cake, Jane Doe, 2020
10 pages
Why to read
Explores space adventures, sparking curiosity and imagination.
Features charming, relatable extraterrestrial characters.
Encourages scientific inquiry and creativity in young minds.
Perfect for bedtime storytelling, enhancing bonds and literacy.

Space Baby: Goodnight, Aliens!
Pat-A-Cake, Jane Doe, 2020
Award winning
This Book Is Not for You!
Shannon Hale, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with interactive, playful storytelling.
Encourages curiosity and exploring boundaries through narrative.
Enhances understanding of personal emotions and decisions.
Fun, immersive experience boosting reading interest.

This Book Is Not for You!
Shannon Hale, 2022
Rhinos at Recess
Mary Pope Osborne, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline keeps children engaged.
Highlights teamwork and cooperation skills.
Introduces wildlife conservation in an accessible manner.
Supports language development and comprehension.

Rhinos at Recess
Mary Pope Osborne, 2023
Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan, 2022
56 pages
Why to read
Captivates with whimsical storytelling and charming illustrations.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Explores themes of friendship and responsibility.
Ideal for engaging young minds in shared reading.

Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan, 2022
That's Not My Bat...
Fiona Watt, 2024
10 pages
Why to read
Interactive touch-and-feel design enhances sensory development.
Simple, repetitive text supports early language skills.
Bright, colorful illustrations capture young readers' attention.
Encourages curiosity and discovery in toddlers.

That's Not My Bat...
Fiona Watt, 2024
Award winning
The Shadow Returns: A Branches Book
Katrina Charman, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story sparks imagination. - Characters teach resilience and teamwork. - Enhances critical thinking through mystery-solving. - Perfect for independent young readers.

The Shadow Returns: A Branches Book
Katrina Charman, 2023
Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Enhances understanding of persistence and goal-setting.
Encourages creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Supports early emotional and cognitive development.

Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers, 2024
This Is My Happy Face
Scholastic Inc., John Doe, 2023
16 pages
Why to read
Celebrates emotional expression and self-awareness in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages understanding and management of diverse feelings.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
