Books about Books
Award winning
Books Make Good Pets
John Agard, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and a love for reading.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Fun, playful illustrations captivate young readers.
Supports cognitive and emotional development.

Books Make Good Pets
John Agard, 2020
Award winning
Hour of the Olympics
Mary Pope Osborne, 1998
74 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure through ancient Olympic Games.
Introduces historical events and Greek culture.
Encourages teamwork and perseverance.
Engages young readers in spirited storytelling.

Hour of the Olympics
Mary Pope Osborne, 1998
Award winning
Library Lion
Michelle Knudsen, 2006
48 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale encourages empathy and understanding.
Illustrates importance of rules and when to bend them.
Supports emotional development and conflict resolution skills.
Engages young readers with charming narrative and illustrations.

Library Lion
Michelle Knudsen, 2006
Award winning
Nibbles: The Book Monster
Emma Yarlett, 2017
20 pages
Why to read
Engaging, interactive story keeps young readers captivated.
Develops literacy through playful, monster-themed narrative.
Encourages curiosity with dynamic, colorful illustrations.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

Nibbles: The Book Monster
Emma Yarlett, 2017
Award winning
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires passion for reading and history.
Showcases determination in adversity, empowering resilience.
Highlights importance of community and social change.
Fosters understanding of Harlem Renaissance cultural impact.

The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, 2015
Award winning
Bearnard Writes a Book
Deborah Underwood, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and storytelling in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills effectively.
Supports emotional development and self-expression.
Encourages persistence and learning from mistakes.

Bearnard Writes a Book
Deborah Underwood, 2022
Award winning
The Mystery of the Missing Books
Willow Night, 2021
113 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Vibrant characters foster empathy and connection.
Strengthens reading comprehension and retention.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.

The Mystery of the Missing Books
Willow Night, 2021
Award winning
The Detective Dog
Julia Donaldson, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery story enhances analytical thinking.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Encourages teamwork and perseverance through narrative.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
