Books like Dirty Beasts
Classics
James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 1961
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, sparks imagination and creativity.
Teaches resilience and teamwork through relatable characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Fun, enriching experience enhancing vocabulary and reading skills.
James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 1961
Oi Frog! 10th Anniversary Edition
Kes Gray, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Rhyming text enhances phonetic awareness and early reading skills.
Engaging animal characters captivate and maintain young readers' interest.
Encourages creativity through whimsical, situational humor.
Reinforces language patterns, crucial for cognitive development.
Oi Frog! 10th Anniversary Edition
Kes Gray, 2024
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creative thinking and imagination.
Humorous narrative, ideal for enjoyable family reading time.
Teaches important lessons about responsibility and decision-making.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold children’s attention.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
Hoo's There?: A Silly Book for the Bedtime Scaries
Kristi Valiant, 2024
22 pages
Why to read
Reduces bedtime fears with playful storytelling.
Boosts emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Engages young readers with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Encourages parent-child bonding at bedtime.
Hoo's There?: A Silly Book for the Bedtime Scaries
Kristi Valiant, 2024
There's a Bear in Your Book
Tom Fletcher, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive reading fosters engagement and excitement.
Encourages empathy by interacting with the bear character.
Boosts comprehension through playful problem-solving.
Supports verbal skills with repetitive, rhythmic phrases.
There's a Bear in Your Book
Tom Fletcher, 2023
Award winning
The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
106 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with engaging, mysterious storyline.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Encourages family reading and discussion.
The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
You Stole My Name: The Curious Case of Animals with Shared Names
Dennis McGregor, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights creativity through whimsically illustrated animal encounters.
Enhances vocabulary with unique animal names and traits.
Encourages recognition of similarities and differences.
Engaging narrative fosters family reading time.
