Books like Bigfoot
Award winning
Ghosts
Jacqueline Laks Gorman, 2002
24 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of diverse experiences.
Enhances empathy through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional and social development.

Ghosts
Jacqueline Laks Gorman, 2002
The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Rich, vibrant illustrations stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Engages children in exploring themes of courage and friendship.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.

The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
Award winning
Cryptids: Short and Tall, Big and Small
Kelsey Bishop, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to mythical creatures creatively.
Stimulates curiosity and expands the imagination.
Encourages exploration of cultural folklore.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging storytelling.

Cryptids: Short and Tall, Big and Small
Kelsey Bishop, 2021
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.

The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths
Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Vivid retelling of classic Greek myths.
Encourages historical knowledge and cultural appreciation.
Stimulates imagination and creative thinking.
Engaging and educational for young readers.

Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths
Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes, 2023
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.

The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.
