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Award winning
Kate on the Case
Hannah Peck, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled mystery sparks curiosity and engagement.
Characters model resilience and resourcefulness.
Supports development of analytical and deductive skills.
Enhances vocabulary through context-rich storylines.
Kate on the Case
Hannah Peck, 2021
Award winning
Digby and Kate 1, 2, 3
Barbara Baker, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative with relatable dog and cat characters.
Reinforces counting and basic math skills effectively.
Encourages friendship and teamwork through storytelling.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain interest.
Digby and Kate 1, 2, 3
Barbara Baker, 2004
Kate and Max Go to Town
Anne Giulieri, 2023
16 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline boosts curiosity and exploration.
Encourages understanding of community roles and functions.
Illustrations enhance engagement and visual interpretation skills.
Strengthens vocabulary and language skills through playful text.
Kate and Max Go to Town
Anne Giulieri, 2023
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
314 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of bravery and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth in readers.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, creative storytelling.
Supports development of a strong moral compass.
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
Award winning
Kate Culhane: A Ghost Story
Michael Hague, 2001
40 pages
Why to read
Engages with suspenseful and compelling ghostly tales.
Beautifully illustrated, enhances visual interpretation skills.
Strengthens bravery and resilience in young readers.
Ideal for bonding during family reading time.
Kate Culhane: A Ghost Story
Michael Hague, 2001
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
113 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable sibling dynamics.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Encourages shared reading with captivating storytelling.
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
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.
