Books like A Friend for Henry
Award winning
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Chronicles a family's migration during the Great Migration.
Highlights resilience and hope in the face of change.
Educates on historical events through a child’s perspective.
Encourages discussions on history and social justice.
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2020
Award winning
Sherlock Holmes: The Dying Detective (Sweet Cherry: Easy Classics Sherlock Holmes (US Edition))
Stephanie Baudet, 2022
120 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with intriguing mystery.
Introduces deductive reasoning and analytical skills.
Enhances vocabulary through classic literature.
Strengthens focus and attention to detail.
Sherlock Holmes: The Dying Detective (Sweet Cherry: Easy Classics Sherlock Holmes (US Edition))
Stephanie Baudet, 2022
History VIPs: Charles Darwin
Kay Barnham, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with Charles Darwin's fascinating discoveries.
Illustrates evolution concepts in kid-friendly language.
Encourages curiosity about natural history and science.
Supports development of critical thinking skills.
History VIPs: Charles Darwin
Kay Barnham, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2021
The Mystery at the Alamo
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Gertrude Warner, 1997
128 pages
Why to read
Enhances historical knowledge with engaging narrative.
Strengthens reading comprehension and retention.
Encourages curiosity about American history.
Supports development of analytical skills.
The Mystery at the Alamo
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Gertrude Warner, 1997
Award winning
Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Britta Teckentrup, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages emotional development through friendship themes.
Enhances understanding of nighttime creatures and settings.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, colorful illustrations.
Supports early literacy skills and vocabulary growth.
Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Britta Teckentrup, 2021
Award winning
Nuts About Science: Lucy's Lab #1 (1)
Michelle Houts, 2017
112 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with exciting science experiments.
Enhances curiosity and stimulates critical thinking.
Characters model teamwork and perseverance.
Ideal blend of learning and fun activities.
Nuts About Science: Lucy's Lab #1 (1)
Michelle Houts, 2017
Award winning
Violet and the Mystery of Tiger Island
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters curiosity and discovery.
Characters exhibit teamwork, courage, and intelligence.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Violet and the Mystery of Tiger Island
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
Award winning
What Miss Mitchell Saw
Hayley Barrett, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about astronomy and history.
Celebrates perseverance and problem-solving skills.
Based on real-life astronomer, Maria Mitchell.
Encourages exploration and discovery in young readers.
