Books like Goodnight, Country
Wake Up, City
Susan Verlander, 2004
28 pages
Why to read
Vibrant cityscape illustrations captivate young readers.
Engaging narrative encourages curiosity about urban environments.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
Wake Up, City
Susan Verlander, 2004
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 Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
106 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with engaging, mysterious storyline.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Encourages family reading and discussion.
The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
Award winning
Bed Time
IglooBooks, 2021
10 pages
Why to read
Soothing bedtime stories for a calm nighttime routine.
Characters teach the importance of rest and relaxation.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early literacy and language development skills.
Bed Time
IglooBooks, 2021
Bedtime
Nanette Newman, 2021
37 pages
Why to read
Soothing bedtime stories ensure a peaceful night's sleep.
Enhances language skills through repetitive, rhythmic phrasing.
Strengthens bonding during nighttime reading rituals.
Addresses fears of the dark with comforting tales.
Bedtime
Nanette Newman, 2021
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 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
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.
