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Award winning
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and navigating life changes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Supports emotional development with engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.

Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
Award winning
The Lost Tooth Club
Arden Johnson-Petrov, Arden Johnson, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative about childhood milestone of losing teeth.
Characters model positive reactions to common fears.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in young readers.
Ideal for enhancing parent-child bonding during reading.

The Lost Tooth Club
Arden Johnson-Petrov, Arden Johnson, 1998
We're Going to Feed the Ducks!
Margrit Cruickshank, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages interaction and emotional growth.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate young readers’ imaginations.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

We're Going to Feed the Ducks!
Margrit Cruickshank, 2004
Award winning
Daisy's Missing Shoes
Kristine Henck, Amanda Christianson, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery enhances children's analytical skills.
Engages young readers with vivid, colorful illustrations.
Teaches values of responsibility and teamwork.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Daisy's Missing Shoes
Kristine Henck, Amanda Christianson, 2021
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 12: TreeTops: Cool Clive
Michaela Morgan, Dee Shulman, 2000
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with exciting, adventurous narrative.
Characters display resilience and problem-solving skills.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Encourages independent and reflective thinking.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 12: TreeTops: Cool Clive
Michaela Morgan, Dee Shulman, 2000
The Naughty Mice
Andy Langley, Andrew Langley, John Collins, 1992
10 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of teamwork and problem-solving.
Characters demonstrate consequences of actions.
Engages kids with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Naughty Mice
Andy Langley, Andrew Langley, John Collins, 1992
Solomon Smee Versus the Monkeys
Joanna Nadin, 2004
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure captivates young readers' imaginations.
Features relatable, quirky protagonist, Solomon Smee.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Enhances vocabulary through playful, dynamic language.

Solomon Smee Versus the Monkeys
Joanna Nadin, 2004
Award winning
Bubble And Squeak
Louise Bonnett-Rampersaud, Susan Banta, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and social skills development.
Supports language and cognitive growth.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
