Explore The Four elements: Discover similar reads
Award winning
Summer Surprise (Adventures of Callie Ann)
Shannon Mason Leppard, Tony Aubie, 1997
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters model resilience and adaptability.
Encourages social skills through interactive plot.
Ideal for nurturing curiosity and literacy.

Summer Surprise (Adventures of Callie Ann)
Shannon Mason Leppard, Tony Aubie, 1997
Award winning
Really New School: A Choose Your Own Ending Action Adventure (Up2u Adventures)
Jan Fields, Vivienne To, 2013
80 pages
Why to read
Interactive adventure, empowering children’s decision-making skills.
Multiple endings enhance re-reading value and engagement.
Stimulates imagination and creative thinking.
Supports literacy development and cognitive flexibility.

Really New School: A Choose Your Own Ending Action Adventure (Up2u Adventures)
Jan Fields, Vivienne To, 2013
Award winning
Aunt Nasty (Early Reader)
Margaret Mahy, 1973
80 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through engaging, whimsical storytelling. - Enhances empathy with relatable, dynamic characters. - Promotes problem-solving with intriguing plot twists. - Ideal for improving early reading skills and focus.

Aunt Nasty (Early Reader)
Margaret Mahy, 1973
Award winning
There's Not One
Jennifer Higgie, 2016
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through engaging, worldwide adventure.
Encourages recognition of unique identities and cultures.
Supports developmental understanding of inclusivity and respect.
Colorful illustrations captivate and spark imagination.

There's Not One
Jennifer Higgie, 2016
Once Upon a Christmas Time
Various, 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic of Christmas through a child's eyes.
Features festive, engaging, and relatable holiday adventures.
Encourages empathy and sharing—the spirit of the season.
Supports language skills with rhythmic and rhyming text.

Once Upon a Christmas Time
Various, 1999
The Brave Little Grork
Kathryn Cave, Nick Maland, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages bravery and resilience in young readers.
Inspires creativity and imaginative play.
Addresses overcoming fears with courage.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Brave Little Grork
Kathryn Cave, Nick Maland, 2002
Award winning
Rainbow
Susan Lintonsmith, Shelly Wilhelm, Tristam Drew, 2021
104 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, colorful illustrations spark imagination and creativity.
Encourages understanding diversity through a spectrum of characters.
Supports language development with rhythmic, playful text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions in families or classrooms.

Rainbow
Susan Lintonsmith, Shelly Wilhelm, Tristam Drew, 2021
Award winning
A Message for Grandma
Carol Breckenridge, 2017
36 pages
Why to read
Strengthens bonds with grandparents through heartfelt storytelling.
Encourages understanding and empathy in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating children's attention.
Supports language development and emotional growth.
