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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
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.

Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
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The Dinosaur Who Discovered Hamburgers
Adisan Books, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of discovery and fun.
Highlights creativity and innovative thinking.
Encourages dietary diversity and healthy eating habits.
Ideal for family reading and interaction.

The Dinosaur Who Discovered Hamburgers
Adisan Books, 2021
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The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
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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
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Sometimes, a Tiger
Z.B. Asterplume, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid, engaging adventure sparks children’s imaginations.
Relatable characters teach resilience and bravery.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for joint reading, strengthens child-parent bonds.

Sometimes, a Tiger
Z.B. Asterplume, 2023
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The Ice Cream Vanishes
Julia Sarcone-Roach, 2023
41 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery encourages critical thinking.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate imagination.
Introduces problem-solving in a fun storyline.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Ice Cream Vanishes
Julia Sarcone-Roach, 2023
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.
