Books like Gary's Garden
Award winning
Leif the Unlucky Viking: Saga of the Shooting Star
Gary Northfield, 2023
320 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure ignites children's historical curiosity.
Features humorous, yet educational content.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language.
Encourages resilience through Leif's misadventures.
Leif the Unlucky Viking: Saga of the Shooting Star
Gary Northfield, 2023
Award winning
Derek the Sheep
Gary Northfield, 2008
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales feature plucky, adventurous Derek the Sheep.
Fosters creativity and humor through unique storyline.
Enhances problem-solving skills with playful challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, boosting family engagement.
Derek the Sheep
Gary Northfield, 2008
Award winning
Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans
Gary Northfield, 2015
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating historical adventure with humor.
Encourages interest in ancient history and cultures.
Strengthens reading and comprehension skills.
Engages kids in lively storytelling.
Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans
Gary Northfield, 2015
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
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
Evergreen
Matthew Cordell, Helen Day, Dreamscape Media, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vibrant, enchanting illustrations. - Encourages environmental awareness and respect. - Supports language development and vocabulary expansion. - Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Evergreen
Matthew Cordell, Helen Day, Dreamscape Media, 2023
Award winning
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of empathy and global awareness.
Encourages appreciation for diversity and cultural differences.
Stimulates curiosity about the world and different places.
Supports language development and geographical knowledge.
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
Award winning
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
118 pages
Why to read
Creative poems spark imagination and creativity.
Engaging themes suitable for children and adults alike.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through rhyme.
Encourages emotional expression and articulation.
