Books like Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
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 Story of a Puppet - Or, The Adventures of Pinocchio - Illustrated by C. Mazzanti
Carlo Collodi, 2021
238 pages
Why to read
Classic tale fosters creativity and moral growth.
Illustrations by C. Mazzanti enhance the storytelling.
Encourages lessons on honesty and accountability.
Ideal for shared reading and engagement.

The Story of a Puppet - Or, The Adventures of Pinocchio - Illustrated by C. Mazzanti
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives
Dav Pilkey, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through diverse storytelling techniques.
Strengthens visual literacy with engaging illustrations.
Supports emotional development with relatable themes.
Interactive layout fosters reader involvement and reflection.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives
Dav Pilkey, 2021
Award winning
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass (Annotated with Biographical Background and Bibliography) (Rekindled Classics)
Lewis Carroll, Mervyn Peake, Will Self, 2018
416 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity through whimsical narratives.
Encourages linguistic skill development and vocabulary expansion.
Annotated version provides insightful historical context.
Strengthens reading comprehension with engaging text.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass (Annotated with Biographical Background and Bibliography) (Rekindled Classics)
Lewis Carroll, Mervyn Peake, Will Self, 2018
Award winning
Freckles
Deceased Gene Stratton-Porter, Gene Stratton-Porter, 1904
204 pages
Why to read
Inspires courage and perseverance in young readers.
Showcases value of nature and environmental consciousness.
Highlights importance of kindness and empathy.
Encourages exploration of personal and physical landscapes.

Freckles
Deceased Gene Stratton-Porter, Gene Stratton-Porter, 1904
Award winning
Bird Builds a Nest: A Science Storybook about Forces (Science Storybooks)
Martin Jenkins, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explores basic physics through engaging storytelling.
Teaches force and motion in an accessible way.
Encourages scientific curiosity and exploration.
Bright illustrations captivate and educate young readers.

Bird Builds a Nest: A Science Storybook about Forces (Science Storybooks)
Martin Jenkins, 2021
Award winning
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
Mac Barnett, 2020
320 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure promotes creativity and imagination.
Engaging characters teach resilience and teamwork.
Interstellar setting stimulates curiosity about space.
Ideal for fun, educational family reading time.
