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Award winning
Miss Twiggley's Tree
Dorothea Warren Fox, 1966
44 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through quirky characters and plot.
Enhances creativity with vivid, engaging illustrations.
Teaches value of friendship and community.
Boosts confidence in reading with rhythmic text.

Miss Twiggley's Tree
Dorothea Warren Fox, 1966
Award winning
Monsters, Inc.: Film Storybook
Walt Disney Company, 2001
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating story sparks children’s creativity and imagination.
Features relatable, engaging characters fostering emotional development.
Encourages teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading time.

Monsters, Inc.: Film Storybook
Walt Disney Company, 2001
Award winning
Dawn and the Impossible Three
Ann M. Martin, 1987
155 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of responsibility and friendship.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Boosts confidence in handling challenging situations.
Fosters a love for reading through engaging storytelling.

Dawn and the Impossible Three
Ann M. Martin, 1987
Award winning
The Lion Who Saw Himself in the Water: English-Arabic Edition (Teaching Stories)
Idries Shah, Ingrid Rodriguez, 1998
38 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Arabic text enhances language learning.
Boosts self-awareness and confidence through relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy.
Supports cultural diversity and inclusivity.

The Lion Who Saw Himself in the Water: English-Arabic Edition (Teaching Stories)
Idries Shah, Ingrid Rodriguez, 1998
Award winning
Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, Marcia T. Jones, John Steven Gurney, 1991
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous adventure sparks imagination.
Builds problem-solving, teamwork skills.
Highlights importance of friendship, acceptance.
Encourages joyful, interactive reading sessions.

Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, Marcia T. Jones, John Steven Gurney, 1991
Award winning
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
Lenore Look, Leuyen Pham, 2008
176 pages
Why to read
Captures childhood fears with humor and empathy.
Enhances emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Encourages resilience and personal growth.
Ideal for shared reading, fosters family discussions.

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
Lenore Look, Leuyen Pham, 2008
Award winning
How to Catch a Witch
Alice Walstead, Megan Joyce, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and creativity.
Encourages critical thinking through problem-solving challenges.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

How to Catch a Witch
Alice Walstead, Megan Joyce, 2022
Award winning
Ghostyshocks and the Three Scares
Laurence Anholt, 2002
64 pages
Why to read
Creative twist on classic tale, engaging young readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable fears.
Stimulates imagination with playful, spooky elements.
Supports early literacy and language skills development.
