Top-rated books by Samantha Baines
Harriet Versus the Galaxy
Age: 6-7
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Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Award winning
This is Your Time
Ru, Ruby Bridges, 2020
64 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story by Ruby Bridges, civil rights icon.
Encourages courage, equality, and hope among young readers.
Beautiful illustrations capture the historical context vividly.
Ideal for discussions on history, racism, and resilience.
This is Your Time
Ru, Ruby Bridges, 2020
Award winning
Bessie the Motorcycle Queen
Charles R. Smith Jr., 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and female empowerment through engaging storytelling.
Encourages exploration and adventure in relatable settings.
Enhances vocabulary and historical knowledge.
Inspires independence and self-confidence in young readers.
Bessie the Motorcycle Queen
Charles R. Smith Jr., 2022
Award winning
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 2023
132 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional understanding.
Characters exemplify resilience and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and practical problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 2023
Award winning
Children of the Benin Kingdom
Dinah Orji, 2020
123 pages
Why to read
Engaging historical narrative of ancient African civilization.
Bolsters knowledge on African heritage and culture.
Encourages understanding of diversity and historical perspectives.
Enhances literacy through rich, descriptive storytelling.
Children of the Benin Kingdom
Dinah Orji, 2020
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Her Right Foot
Dave Eggers, 2017
112 pages
Why to read
Explores Statue of Liberty’s symbolism and history.
Encourages curiosity about freedom and democracy.
Stimulating illustrations captivate young readers.
Ideal for discussions on history and liberty.
Her Right Foot
Dave Eggers, 2017
Award winning
She Dared to Be: The Legacy of Phillipa Maxine
Karri Theis, Brooke Vitale, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Inspires courage and empowerment in young readers.
Showcases historical achievements of women.
Enhances awareness of gender equality.
Encourages curiosity and personal growth.
