Books like Franklin's Pumpkin (Kids Can Read)
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Award winning
The Friendly Scorpion (WE CAN DO! Stories for Brave Little Kids (Separated Books))
Daniel Gershkovitz, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Promotes bravery and perseverance in young readers.
Inspires teamwork and friendship through engaging narratives.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Friendly Scorpion (WE CAN DO! Stories for Brave Little Kids (Separated Books))
Daniel Gershkovitz, 2020
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
Award winning
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Joanna Ho, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and self-acceptance.
Stunning illustrations enhance the storytelling.
Encourages appreciation of one's heritage.
Strengthens self-esteem in young readers.
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Joanna Ho, 2021
Award winning
Hop Little Bunnies
Hughes Laura, Martha Mumford, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging rhythmic text, perfect for developing literacy skills.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages participation with playful, sing-song read-aloud.
Strengthens memory and sequence understanding through repetition.
Hop Little Bunnies
Hughes Laura, Martha Mumford, 2020
Award winning
Knight Owl
Christopher Denise, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Heroic owl character inspires courage and confidence.
Engages young minds with captivating medieval adventure.
Strengthens reading skills through vivid, exciting narrative.
Encourages creative thinking and resilience.
Knight Owl
Christopher Denise, 2022
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives
Dav Pilkey, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through diverse storytelling techniques.
Strengthens visual literacy with engaging illustrations.
Supports emotional development with relatable themes.
Interactive layout fosters reader involvement and reflection.
Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives
Dav Pilkey, 2021
Award winning
The Moon in the Sky: Poems Your Kids Would Have Written
Bruce Shutts, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity through playful, imaginative poetry.
Enhances language skills with rhythmic, easy-to-follow verses.
Encourages emotional expression and empathy development.
Ideal for interactive, enjoyable family reading time.
