Books like Cop's Night Before Christmas (The Night Before Christmas)
Award winning
The Oxford Treasury of World Stories
Michael Harrison, Christopher Stuart-Clark, 1999
144 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse cultures through captivating narratives.
Enhances global awareness and empathy in young readers.
Strengthens reading and comprehension skills.
Ideal for family bonding over world tales.

The Oxford Treasury of World Stories
Michael Harrison, Christopher Stuart-Clark, 1999
Award winning
The Elf on the Shelf: Night Before Christmas
Chanda A Bell, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Festive and engaging Christmas Eve adventure.
Enhances emotional connection to holiday traditions.
Supports reading comprehension and vocabulary growth.
Ideal for parent-child festive reading time.

The Elf on the Shelf: Night Before Christmas
Chanda A Bell, 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
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.

Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
The Cape of Wonders
Kevin Johnson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with a magical, captivating narrative.
Features relatable, diverse characters promoting inclusivity.
Enhances problem-solving through engaging plot twists.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading adventures.

The Cape of Wonders
Kevin Johnson, 2023
Jingle Bell Joy: A Bedtime Christmas Rhyme
Rose Rossner, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with festive, rhythmic storytelling.
Supports language skills with playful rhymes and words.
Illustrations spark visual imagination and holiday spirit.
Ideal for bedtime, enhancing parent-child bonding time.

Jingle Bell Joy: A Bedtime Christmas Rhyme
Rose Rossner, 2023
Award winning
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
357 pages
Why to read
Gripping mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Strong, relatable protagonist boosts empathy.
Adventure-rich setting stimulates imagination.
Engages young readers with suspenseful, paced storytelling.
