Books like All-American Puppies #3: Camp Barkalot
Award winning
All-American Puppies #4: Uptown Poodle, Downtown Pups
Susan Saunders, Henry Cole, 2001
96 pages
Why to read
Entertaining adventure with diverse, engaging puppy characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable conflicts.
Enhances vocabulary and cognitive skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

All-American Puppies #4: Uptown Poodle, Downtown Pups
Susan Saunders, Henry Cole, 2001
Award winning
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN PARTY (Choose Your Own Adventure #37)
Susan Saunders, Ron Wing, 1986
54 pages
Why to read
Interactive story fosters decision-making skills.
Boosts reader engagement through multiple endings.
Enhances creative thinking with spooky scenarios.
Suitable for middle-grade readers, promoting independence.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN PARTY (Choose Your Own Adventure #37)
Susan Saunders, Ron Wing, 1986
Award winning
ATTACK OF THE MONSTER PLANTS (Choose Your Own Adventure, No 34)
Susan Saunders, Leslie Morrill, 1986
52 pages
Why to read
Engages kids in interactive, decision-making adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through diverse story outcomes.
Encourages independence and confidence in young readers.
Provides fun, immersive plant-based science knowledge.

ATTACK OF THE MONSTER PLANTS (Choose Your Own Adventure, No 34)
Susan Saunders, Leslie Morrill, 1986
Mystery Cat
Susan Saunders, 1986
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery encourages critical thinking.
Lively illustrations captivate and stimulate imagination.
Characters teach valuable cooperation and friendship.
Ideal for developing young readers’ analytical skills.

Mystery Cat
Susan Saunders, 1986
Award winning
Smart About the Presidents (Smart About History)
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Jon Buller, Dana Regan, Susan Saunders, Jill Weber, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging educational content on U.S. Presidents.
Enhances historical knowledge and curiosity.
Promotes critical thinking and retention.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

Smart About the Presidents (Smart About History)
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Jon Buller, Dana Regan, Susan Saunders, Jill Weber, 2004
Award winning
Thimbleberry Stories
Cynthia Rylant, Maggie Kneen, 2000
56 pages
Why to read
Rich, engaging narratives that boost imagination.
Characters teach resilience and empathy.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for parent-child reading sessions.

Thimbleberry Stories
Cynthia Rylant, Maggie Kneen, 2000
Award winning
BeBop The Frog Who Could Not Hop!
Donna Marie Braud, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience through BeBop's overcoming physical challenges.
Highlights the importance of self-acceptance and friendship.
Engages young readers with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Supports developmental milestones in problem-solving skills.

BeBop The Frog Who Could Not Hop!
Donna Marie Braud, 2023
Award winning
The Good Shepherd and the Little Lost Sheep
Katherine Everglade, Purple Realm Books, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Highlights values of kindness and responsibility.
Engages young readers with colorful, captivating illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
