Books like Archie the Airstream
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
Award winning
My Dad is a Tree
Jon Agee, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores unique family relationships creatively.
Encourages understanding of diversity and acceptance.
Stimulates imagination with whimsical illustrations.
Supports emotional development and empathy.
My Dad is a Tree
Jon Agee, 2023
Award winning
When the Fog Rolls In
Pam Fong, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Enchanting tale that sparks creativity and curiosity.
Addresses overcoming fears with courage and wisdom.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy in children.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
When the Fog Rolls In
Pam Fong, 2023
Award winning
Kid Engineer: Intro to Engineering
Marc Chamberlain, 2023
47 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic engineering concepts through fun stories.
Encourages problem-solving and innovative thinking.
Inspires young minds to explore STEM fields.
Engaging and interactive content for budding engineers.
Kid Engineer: Intro to Engineering
Marc Chamberlain, 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
Hide and Shh!: A Not-So-Sneaky Sister Story About Inclusion
Christina Dendy, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages inclusivity and acceptance among siblings and friends.
Highlights problem-solving through playful sibling dynamics.
Fosters emotional intelligence and empathy in young readers.
Engaging narrative that sparks conversations about fairness.
Hide and Shh!: A Not-So-Sneaky Sister Story About Inclusion
Christina Dendy, 2023
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.
