Books like Susan Ring’s
Award winning
The Magic Mirror
Anne Marie Godin, A. Simioni, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with magical, adventurous narrative.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through plot-driven challenges.
Encourages parent-child bonding over shared reading.

The Magic Mirror
Anne Marie Godin, A. Simioni, 2021
What Is It?
Leslie Kimmelman, 2004
8 pages
Why to read
Encourages curiosity and exploration through engaging narrative.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Fosters interactive reading; questions provoke discussion.
Colorful illustrations complement the text, enhancing comprehension.

What Is It?
Leslie Kimmelman, 2004
Glory and Bee's Heavenly Adventure
Gloria Jean Sketo, 2022
29 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters model resilience and empathy.
Enhances problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.

Glory and Bee's Heavenly Adventure
Gloria Jean Sketo, 2022
Award winning
Rainbow and You
Edwin C Krupp, E.C. Krupp, Robin Rector Krupp, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant colors and natural phenomena.
Encourages curiosity about science and environment.
Supports language development and literacy skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Rainbow and You
Edwin C Krupp, E.C. Krupp, Robin Rector Krupp, 2000
Award winning
What Color Are You? (An Ebony Jr.! Book)
Darwin Walton, Hal Franklin, 1974
63 pages
Why to read
Explores colors through engaging and interactive questions.
Fosters early color recognition and vocabulary development.
Encourages curiosity and observational skills in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

What Color Are You? (An Ebony Jr.! Book)
Darwin Walton, Hal Franklin, 1974
Award winning
What If
Frances Thomas, Ross Collins, 1900
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through engaging 'what if' scenarios.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking in children.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

What If
Frances Thomas, Ross Collins, 1900
Award winning
The Spark Files (Bk. 8)
Philip Reeve, Terry Deary, Barbara Allen, 1999
96 pages
Why to read
Sparks curiosity with exciting science experiments.
Encourages analytical thinking and creativity.
Characters model teamwork, perseverance.
Fun blend of fiction and educational content.

The Spark Files (Bk. 8)
Philip Reeve, Terry Deary, Barbara Allen, 1999
Award winning
Clouds
Grace Hansen, 2015
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of weather patterns through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and learning about natural phenomena.
Supports development of observational skills in young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
