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Award winning
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, 1992
52 pages
Why to read
Reimagines classic tales with humorous, quirky twists.
Enhances creativity and divergent thinking in children.
Encourages enjoyment and engagement in reading.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, 1992
Award winning
Squids Will Be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, 1998
48 pages
Why to read
Humorous fables with quirky, modern twists.
Encourages critical thinking and moral understanding.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonding.

Squids Will Be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, 1998
Award winning
Robot Zot!
Jon Scieszka, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Colorful, action-packed illustrations keep young readers engaged.
Enhances language skills through rhythmic, catchy dialogues.
Fosters courage and determination with a quirky hero.
Invites imaginative play through vibrant storytelling.

Robot Zot!
Jon Scieszka, 2009
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Doreen Cronin, Jon Scieszka, Paul Giamatti, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging twist on a classic fairy tale.
Encourages perspective-taking and empathy.
Enhances critical thinking through alternative viewpoints.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Doreen Cronin, Jon Scieszka, Paul Giamatti, 2009
Award winning
The Frog Prince Continued
Jon Scieszka, Catherine Lukas, 1991
32 pages
Why to read
Continues the classic tale with a creative twist.
Encourages resilience through engaging narrative.
Strengthens language skills with rhythmic text.
Supports emotional development and empathy.

The Frog Prince Continued
Jon Scieszka, Catherine Lukas, 1991
Award winning
Dog Man: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Humorous, engaging storyline captivates and delights young readers.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence through character interaction.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills in early learners.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.

Dog Man: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.

The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
510 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity, expands imagination.
Strengthens reading skills, boosts cognitive development.
Encourages resilience, problem-solving abilities.
Timeless tale, resonates across generations.
