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Award winning
Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise
Margret Rey, H. A. Rey, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a fun, adventurous storyline.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Supports problem-solving skills through playful scenarios.
Strengthens literacy with engaging and repetitive text.
Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise
Margret Rey, H. A. Rey, 2011
Pretzel and the Puppies: Meet the Pups!
Margret Rey, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story, perfect for young animal lovers.
Teaches valuable lessons about teamwork and responsibility.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate young readers.
Encourages empathy and nurturing through character interactions.
Pretzel and the Puppies: Meet the Pups!
Margret Rey, 2022
Award winning
Curious George Loves to Ride
Margret Rey, H. A. Rey, 1952
22 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures fuel curiosity and imagination.
George's antics resonate with young explorers.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Delightful read fostering parent-child bonding.
Curious George Loves to Ride
Margret Rey, H. A. Rey, 1952
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
Disney Princess Cinderella and the Sapphire Ring
Parragon Books, Walt Disney Company, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Enchanting tale of adventure and dreams.
Cinderella inspires perseverance and kindness.
Enhances vocabulary and understanding through fantasy.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over reading.
Disney Princess Cinderella and the Sapphire Ring
Parragon Books, Walt Disney Company, 2010
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.
