Books like Charlie & Mouse
Award winning
Up and Down the Scratchy Mountains
Laurel Snyder, 2008
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled journey of friendship and discovery.
Creatively fosters curiosity and critical thinking.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Engaging, educational read for young minds.

Up and Down the Scratchy Mountains
Laurel Snyder, 2008
Award winning
Good night, laila tov
Laurel Snyder, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters a calming bedtime routine for children.
Illustrations that captivate and soothe young readers.
Strengthens bonds through shared parent-child reading moments.
Encourages appreciation of nature and adventure.

Good night, laila tov
Laurel Snyder, 2012
Award winning
Camp Wonderful Wild
Laurel Snyder, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Explores teamwork, friendship in a whimsical outdoor setting.
Encourages resilience and personal growth through engaging stories.
Strengthens reading skills and sparks imagination.
Addresses common childhood fears with sensitivity.

Camp Wonderful Wild
Laurel Snyder, 2013
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 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
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
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
Town Mouse and Country Mouse Go on a Bus: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Jackie Walter, Edyta Karaban, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure promotes independent reading skills.
Illustrates diversity through city and country settings.
Encourages understanding of different lifestyles.
Enhances vocabulary and language development.
