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Award winning
The Great Green Mouse Disaster
Martin Waddell, 1989
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of teamwork and resourcefulness.
Captures whimsy, enchanting young readers.
Strengthens comprehension and inferential skills.
Encourages creativity and inventive thinking.

The Great Green Mouse Disaster
Martin Waddell, 1989
Award winning
The sly cormorant and the fishes: New adaptations into poetry of the Aesop fables (Viking Kestrel Picture Books)
Brian Patten, 1977
64 pages
Why to read
Creative poetic adaptations of timeless Aesop fables.
Engages children with vibrant, illustrative storytelling.
Cultivates moral reasoning and ethical values.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The sly cormorant and the fishes: New adaptations into poetry of the Aesop fables (Viking Kestrel Picture Books)
Brian Patten, 1977
Award winning
The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry
Brian Patten, 1999
144 pages
Why to read
Enhances language skills through charming, rhythmic verses.
Cultivates emotional intelligence with diverse poetic themes.
Encourages creative thinking and expression in readers.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.

The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry
Brian Patten, 1999
Jeremy Brown of the Secret Service
Simon Cheshire, 2012
236 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative boosts engagement and focus.
Develops critical thinking through intriguing mysteries.
Characters exhibit resilience and resourcefulness.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.

Jeremy Brown of the Secret Service
Simon Cheshire, 2012
Tom Rabbit
Martin Waddell, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Stimulates imagination through vivid storytelling.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Tom Rabbit
Martin Waddell, 2000
Mimi and the Picnic
Martin Waddell, Leo Hartas, 1995
27 pages
Why to read
Engages children with enjoyable, creative storytelling.
Characters demonstrate teamwork, fostering social skills.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving narratives.
Ideal read-aloud choice for quality family time.

Mimi and the Picnic
Martin Waddell, Leo Hartas, 1995
Award winning
Hi, Harry!
Martin Waddell, Martin Waddell~Barbara Firth, 2003
56 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and perseverance.
Simple language, perfect for early readers.
Teaches empathy and the value of persistence.
Bright illustrations captivate and enhance understanding.

Hi, Harry!
Martin Waddell, Martin Waddell~Barbara Firth, 2003
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.
