Books like Don't Call Me Grumpycorn
Award winning
She Persisted: Pura Belpré
Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton, Marilisa Jiménez García, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Pura Belpré’s empowering, historical impact.
Highlights cultural diversity and importance of representation.
Encourages perseverance and following one's dreams.
Engages young readers with vibrant storytelling.
She Persisted: Pura Belpré
Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton, Marilisa Jiménez García, 2023
Award winning
Madame Badobedah
Sophie Dahl, 2020
56 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, whimsical adventure fosters curiosity and imagination.
Builds empathy through diverse, intriguing characters.
Encourages exploration of intergenerational friendships.
Enhances understanding of empathy and kindness.
Madame Badobedah
Sophie Dahl, 2020
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
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Award winning
Unicornado: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Dana Simpson, 2022
176 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, imaginative adventure with beloved characters.
Enhances creative thinking and emotional intelligence.
Fun, engaging narrative encourages frequent reading.
Addresses friendship and resilience themes.
Unicornado: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Dana Simpson, 2022
Award winning
Born to Read
Judy Sierra, Marc Brown, 2008
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates joys of reading and language.
Boosts early literacy and language skills.
Encourages enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
Vibrant illustrations captivate young readers.
Born to Read
Judy Sierra, Marc Brown, 2008
Award winning
The Mysterious Message (Geronimo Stilton Micekings #5)
Geronimo Stilton, 2017
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging Viking adventure captivates young readers.
Strengthens reading skills through mystery-solving narrative.
Teaches resilience and teamwork among characters.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual learning.
The Mysterious Message (Geronimo Stilton Micekings #5)
Geronimo Stilton, 2017
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.
