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Award winning
The Perfect Tail: A Fred and Lulu Story
Mie Araki, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of Fred and Lulu's creative journey.
Encourages collaboration and friendship values.
Stimulates children's creativity and imagination.
Supports early developmental reading skills.

The Perfect Tail: A Fred and Lulu Story
Mie Araki, 2004
Award winning
Willimena Rules! Rule Book #2: How to Fish for Trouble (Willimena Rules!, 2)
Valerie Wilson Wesley, Maryn Roos, 2004
96 pages
Why to read
Entertaining adventure promoting resilience and creativity.
Highlights value of perseverance and resourcefulness.
Stimulates healthy family discussions on problem-solving.
Supports literacy development with engaging narrative.

Willimena Rules! Rule Book #2: How to Fish for Trouble (Willimena Rules!, 2)
Valerie Wilson Wesley, Maryn Roos, 2004
Award winning
I am 7 and Amazing | Inspirational Tales About Courage, Self-Confidence and Friendship
Paula Collins, 2023
105 pages
Why to read
Boosts self-confidence through relatable, courageous tales.
Enhances understanding of friendship dynamics.
Encourages young readers to overcome challenges.
Provides meaningful lessons in an engaging way.

I am 7 and Amazing | Inspirational Tales About Courage, Self-Confidence and Friendship
Paula Collins, 2023
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
Catnapped
Teena Raffa-Mulligan, Daniel Weatheritt, 2014
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery captivates and stimulates young minds.
Features relatable characters, fostering emotional development.
Encourages critical thinking through problem-solving plot.
Supports literacy skills with accessible language.

Catnapped
Teena Raffa-Mulligan, Daniel Weatheritt, 2014
Award winning
You're Invited!
Meredith Staggers, Dinosaur House, Ashlee Spink, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Engaging party-themed adventure captivates young minds.
Characters demonstrate problem-solving and teamwork.
Encourages social skills and empathy through interaction.
Colorful illustrations enhance reading enjoyment and retention.

You're Invited!
Meredith Staggers, Dinosaur House, Ashlee Spink, 2023
Award winning
Bunny and Friends
Penny Pace Hundley, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging tales of Bunny and her diverse friends.
Encourages empathy, teamwork through playful, relatable scenarios.
Supports language development and social skills enhancement.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Bunny and Friends
Penny Pace Hundley, 2018
Award winning
The Adventures of Ellie & Boo
Millie Kerr, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story fosters imagination in young readers.
Features strong, relatable role models for children.
Encourages environmental awareness and animal conservation.
Supports language development and literacy skills.
