Books like Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (9)
Award winning
The Year of the Book (An Anna Wang novel, 1)
Andrea Cheng, 2012
160 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship, identity, and multicultural experiences.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Enhances literacy and engages creative thinking.
Fosters a love for reading and self-discovery.

The Year of the Book (An Anna Wang novel, 1)
Andrea Cheng, 2012
Award winning
Wayside School Boxed Set: Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School is Falling Down, Sideway Stories from Wayside School
Louis Sachar, 1996
608 pages
Why to read
Engaging, quirky stories spark creativity and imagination.
Characters' diversity promotes inclusivity and social understanding.
Encourages problem-solving through unique, humorous scenarios.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud family sessions.

Wayside School Boxed Set: Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School is Falling Down, Sideway Stories from Wayside School
Louis Sachar, 1996
Award winning
Rectangle Time
Pamela Paul, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages family bonding through shared reading moments.
Highlights the importance of perspective in understanding.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Engaging narrative that fosters creativity and imagination.

Rectangle Time
Pamela Paul, 2021
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Award winning
Bird & Squirrel All Together: A Graphic Novel
James Burks, 2022
126 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Engaging narrative boosts reading interest and retention.
Suitable for early readers and advancing literacy skills.

Bird & Squirrel All Together: A Graphic Novel
James Burks, 2022
The Boy Who Lived with Dragons
Andy Shepherd, 2021
240 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparking imagination and creativity.
Characters exemplify resilience and friendship.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

The Boy Who Lived with Dragons
Andy Shepherd, 2021
Award winning
The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imagination
Provides a humorous take on school life
Teaches the importance of teamwork and cooperation
Relatable for children starting or returning to school

The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
