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Award winning
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World (A Squirrel Girl Novel)
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2017
336 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero story fosters imagination.
Showcases resilience, problem-solving skills.
Encourages empathy through relatable characters.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and focus.

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World (A Squirrel Girl Novel)
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2017
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
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
Award winning
Merle the High Flying Squirrel
Bill Peet, 1974
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, boosts children’s imaginative thinking.
Merle’s resilience teaches persistence and courage.
Illustrations engage visual learning and creativity.
Ideal for parent-child bonding during storytime.

Merle the High Flying Squirrel
Bill Peet, 1974
Award winning
Astro Mouse and Light Bulb #2 (2)
Fermin Solis, 2021
112 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity through adventurous space exploration themes.
Features friendship, teamwork, and resilience messages.
Encourages curiosity and scientific inquiry in young readers.
Bright illustrations captivate and engage children’s attention.

Astro Mouse and Light Bulb #2 (2)
Fermin Solis, 2021
Award winning
The Adventures of Gertrude the Guinea Pig
Maxine Fisher, Tom Hachtman, 2023
79 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure that sparks imagination and curiosity.
Teaches valuable life lessons through relatable animal characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Perfect blend of fun narrative and educational content.

The Adventures of Gertrude the Guinea Pig
Maxine Fisher, Tom Hachtman, 2023
Award winning
Nuts Nuts Nuts
Ben Lucas, 2022
26 pages
Why to read
Engaging story promoting teamwork and creative solutions.
Colorful illustrations captivate and delight young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills through playful text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions with parents.

Nuts Nuts Nuts
Ben Lucas, 2022
Mouse Invaders
Manjula Padma, 2005
242 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters teach teamwork, courage, and problem-solving.
Engaging narrative encourages interactive child-parent reading sessions.
Enhances young readers' cognitive and emotional development.
