Books like Bink & Gollie: Two for One
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
Firefly Hollow
Alison Mcghee, 2015
291 pages
Why to read
Adventure and friendship theme encourages emotional growth.
Beautifully illustrated, enhances visual interpretation skills.
Supports understanding of friendship and bravery.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Firefly Hollow
Alison Mcghee, 2015
Award winning
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Features lovable, relatable characters fostering empathy and connection.
Stimulates problem-solving skills through plot-driven challenges.
Enhances language development and storytelling abilities.
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Charlotte's Web: 70th Anniversary Edition (A Puffin Book)
E.B. White, Martin Thiselton, 2018
248 pages
Why to read
Classic tale of friendship, loyalty, and life’s cycles.
Enhances empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Encourages emotional development and moral reasoning.
Timeless narrative, vividly capturing children's imaginations.
Charlotte's Web: 70th Anniversary Edition (A Puffin Book)
E.B. White, Martin Thiselton, 2018
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Award winning
La La La: A Story of Hope
Kate Dicamillo, 2017
70 pages
Why to read
Promotes resilience and hope through captivating illustrations.
Encourages emotional expression and empathy in children.
Simple, lyrical text ideal for early readers.
Fosters imagination and independent thinking.
La La La: A Story of Hope
Kate Dicamillo, 2017
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Kate Dicamillo, 2006
228 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of love, loss, and hope.
Enhances empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Stimulates imagination through vivid storytelling.
Encourages resilience and personal growth.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Kate Dicamillo, 2006
Award winning
The Magician's Elephant
Kate Dicamillo, 2009
201 pages
Why to read
Encourages belief in the impossible through magical storytelling.
Strengthens empathy and understanding via diverse character encounters.
Enhances problem-solving through complex, engaging plot twists.
Supports emotional development and resilience in young readers.
