Books like Baggage
Award winning
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates self-discovery and intellectual curiosity.
Encourages self-confidence through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development and perseverance.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of new experiences.
Encourages adaptation and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
Award winning
Gillbert #4: The Island of the Orange Turtles (4)
Art Baltazar, 2022
88 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative encourages creative thinking.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Characters demonstrate teamwork and empathy.
Engages young readers with fun, educational content.
Gillbert #4: The Island of the Orange Turtles (4)
Art Baltazar, 2022
Award winning
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
357 pages
Why to read
Gripping mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Strong, relatable protagonist boosts empathy.
Adventure-rich setting stimulates imagination.
Engages young readers with suspenseful, paced storytelling.
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
Award winning
Yukie's Island
Steve Sheinkin, Yukie Kimura, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story enhances cognitive and emotional development.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate young readers’ imaginations.
Encourages resilience and self-discovery through protagonist’s journey.
Ideal for bonding during family read-aloud sessions.
Yukie's Island
Steve Sheinkin, Yukie Kimura, 2023
Balam and Lluvia's House
Julio Serrano Echeverria, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks imagination and adventure.
Characters that reflect diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Encourages inclusivity and cultural understanding.
Strengthens reading skills through layered narrative.
Balam and Lluvia's House
Julio Serrano Echeverria, 2023
Award winning
Geronimo Stilton Reporter #9: The Mask of Rat Jit-su (9) (Geronimo Stilton Reporter Graphic Novels)
Geronimo Stilton, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters encourage resilience and problem-solving skills.
Graphic novel format engages reluctant readers.
Enhances visual literacy and storytelling abilities.
