Books like Boots in the Mud: Independent Reading Purple 8
Splash!: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Penny Dolan, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach resilience and problem-solving skills.
Encourages independent reading and cognitive development.
Perfect for family reading sessions, strengthening bonds.

Splash!: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Penny Dolan, 2020
Reading Champion: Froggo: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Penny Dolan, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Boosts independent reading and comprehension skills.
Engages with fun, relatable animal characters.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative play.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Reading Champion: Froggo: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Penny Dolan, 2020
Fly Home, Blue!
Penny Dolan, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through engaging and relatable storytelling.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Fly Home, Blue!
Penny Dolan, 2020
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
The Wizard of Oz (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
L. Frank Baum, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Classic tale sparks imagination and adventure.
Encourages bravery, friendship, and self-discovery.
Rich, vivid descriptions enhance visual thinking.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

The Wizard of Oz (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
L. Frank Baum, 2023
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
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
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.
