Books like Annie and Snowball and the Shining Star: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (6)
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
Award winning
The Love Tank
Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, Bobbie Hinman, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Boosts emotional intelligence through engaging storytelling.
Enhances empathy with diverse, well-crafted characters.
Encourages communication skills via relatable scenarios.
Offers valuable lessons in love and relationships.

The Love Tank
Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, Bobbie Hinman, 2023
Award winning
Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
352 pages
Why to read
Inspires compassion through rescue animal stories.
Highlights importance of responsibility and care.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Engaging real-life tales boost reading interest.

Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
113 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable sibling dynamics.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Encourages shared reading with captivating storytelling.

The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
All the Wonderful Ways to Read
Laura Baker, Sandra Prada, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse reading experiences and possibilities.
Encourages love for reading through colorful illustrations.
Supports vocabulary expansion and language skills.
Ideal for family bonding over shared story time.

All the Wonderful Ways to Read
Laura Baker, Sandra Prada, 2023
A Happy Place
Britta Teckentrup, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations capture children's imagination vividly.
Encourages emotional resilience and personal happiness.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
