Books like Bumps in the Night
Award winning
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through mysterious quests.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.

The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
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
The Shadow Returns: A Branches Book
Katrina Charman, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story sparks imagination. - Characters teach resilience and teamwork. - Enhances critical thinking through mystery-solving. - Perfect for independent young readers.

The Shadow Returns: A Branches Book
Katrina Charman, 2023
Award winning
The Day the Night Did Not Come
Harris L. Kligman, 2022
35 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of day and night cycles.
Sparks curiosity about natural phenomena.
Enhances understanding of earth's rotation.
Encourages questioning and discovery.

The Day the Night Did Not Come
Harris L. Kligman, 2022
Award winning
Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story)
Faith Capalia, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Unleash creativity with spooky yet delightful storytelling.
Characters face fears, teaching resilience and courage.
Mixture of suspense and humor captivates young readers.

Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story)
Faith Capalia, 2023
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.

Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
The Sun Never Hurries
Roxane Turcotte, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through vibrant, engaging storytelling.
Supports understanding of time, patience, and natural processes.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythmic, easy-to-follow text.
Offers a comforting, reassuring narrative for young readers.

The Sun Never Hurries
Roxane Turcotte, 2024
Award winning
Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale sparks curiosity and imagination.
Engages young readers with relatable, dynamic characters.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Perfect blend of fun and educational content.
