Books like Giant
Award winning
Beyond the Clouds
Phaedra Stewart, 2021
30 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of adventure and curiosity.
Encourages emotional resilience and positivity.
Beautiful, vivid illustrations enhance engagement.
Supports language development and vocabulary skills.

Beyond the Clouds
Phaedra Stewart, 2021
Amulets of Acacia
William Meehan, 2003
188 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and focus.

Amulets of Acacia
William Meehan, 2003
Gnat
Kitty Benedict, 1994
123 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship through adventurous, heartfelt narrative.
Encourages resilience and creativity in young readers.
Supports language development with rich, engaging dialogue.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Gnat
Kitty Benedict, 1994
Award winning
The Iron Heart of Mars
R.J. Harbor, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Encourages interest in science and exploration.
Supports development of empathy and emotional intelligence.

The Iron Heart of Mars
R.J. Harbor, 2023
Award winning
Gus
Fiona Louise Bate, 2008
56 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship through fun, engaging narrative.
Enhances empathy and social skills effectively.
Stimulates imagination with vivid illustrations.
Perfect for bonding during family reading time.

Gus
Fiona Louise Bate, 2008
Award winning
Wednesday
Mike Ludwig, Katharine Worthington, Devin Seymour, 2021
26 pages
Why to read
Vivid, imaginative storyline sparks creativity and wonder.
Relatable characters enhance emotional growth and understanding.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Wednesday
Mike Ludwig, Katharine Worthington, Devin Seymour, 2021
Award winning
Green Eyes
Abe Birnbaum, 1953
300 pages
Why to read
Captivating springtime adventure with a curious young kitten.
Vibrant, colorful illustrations enhance visual engagement.
Encourages exploration and discovery in young readers.
Supports early literacy and language development.

Green Eyes
Abe Birnbaum, 1953
The Mountain
Ashley R Johnson, 2019
30 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story enhances curiosity and exploration.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Engages young readers in understanding nature and ecology.
Supports developmental growth through narrative comprehension.
