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Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.

The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
In Time
Marina Ruiz, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through adventure and time travel.
Encourages empathy through relatable and diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Supports vocabulary growth and understanding.

In Time
Marina Ruiz, 2024
Award winning
Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
256 pages
Why to read
Mystical adventure fosters creativity and curiosity.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in challenges.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and engagement.

Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
Not He or She, I'm Me
A. M. Wild, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates individuality and self-acceptance.
Supports understanding of gender diversity.
Engages young minds with vibrant illustrations.
Encourages empathy and inclusivity in readers.

Not He or She, I'm Me
A. M. Wild, 2023
A Sky Full of Dragons
Tiffany McDaniel, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with captivating dragon-filled adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
Encourages empathy through diverse character interactions.
Supports problem-solving with plot-driven challenges.

A Sky Full of Dragons
Tiffany McDaniel, 2024
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
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.

Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
Award winning
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires confidence and ambition in young readers.
Highlights the importance of perseverance and creativity.
Colorful illustrations to captivate and engage children.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.
