Brand New Readers Series
This series is best read in order
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Award winning
Eddie the Raccoon: Brand New Readers
Catherine Friend, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Captivates with Eddie's adventurous and curious spirit.
Enhances early reading skills through simple, repetitive text.
Supports understanding of friendship and cooperation.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations.

Eddie the Raccoon: Brand New Readers
Catherine Friend, 2004
Award winning
The Woman Who Won Things
Allan Ahlberg, Katharine McEwen, 2002
80 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with whimsical, captivating storytelling.
Highlights themes of perseverance and resourcefulness.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Ideal for enhancing children's reading and comprehension skills.

The Woman Who Won Things
Allan Ahlberg, Katharine McEwen, 2002
Award winning
That's Not Right (Flying Foxes)
Alan Durant, Katharine McEwen, 2002
48 pages
Why to read
Encourages ethical reasoning with engaging narrative.
Highlights importance of understanding different perspectives.
Boosts empathy through character interactions.
Ideal for group discussion and moral development.

That's Not Right (Flying Foxes)
Alan Durant, Katharine McEwen, 2002
Titchy Witch and the Scary Haircut
Rose Impey, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters bravery and self-confidence in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging dialogue and descriptions.
Encourages empathy through Titchy Witch's relatable experiences.
Supports emotional development with comforting resolutions.

Titchy Witch and the Scary Haircut
Rose Impey, 2013
Award winning
The Once Upon a Time Map Book
B.G. Hennessy, 2010
16 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with interactive map-based storytelling.
Enhances geographical knowledge and spatial understanding.
Stimulates curiosity about diverse world cultures.
Encourages real-world exploration and discovery.

The Once Upon a Time Map Book
B.G. Hennessy, 2010
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.

The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Supports development of reading and interpretative skills.
Reassures young readers to pursue their creative passions.

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
