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Award winning
The Knights of the Kitchen Table #1 (Time Warp Trio)
Jon Scieszka, 1991
64 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled journey through time for young readers.
Engages imagination and strengthens reading skills.
Introduces humor and historical events effectively.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
The Knights of the Kitchen Table #1 (Time Warp Trio)
Jon Scieszka, 1991
Award winning
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Jon Scieszka, 1989
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with a new perspective on a classic tale.
Encourages empathy by presenting multiple viewpoints.
Enhances critical thinking through unconventional storytelling.
Delightful and thought-provoking read for young minds.
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Jon Scieszka, 1989
Award winning
Math Curse
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, Smith Lane, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages mathematical thinking in daily activities.
Engaging narrative captures children's imagination.
Enhances problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Interactive approach makes math fun and accessible.
Math Curse
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, Smith Lane, 1995
Award winning
Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated
Lane Smith, Florence Parry Heide, 2009
48 pages
Why to read
Captivates with unique storyline of floating princess.
Encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Addresses themes of self-acceptance and friendship.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading skills.
Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated
Lane Smith, Florence Parry Heide, 2009
Award winning
Grandpa Green
Lane Smith, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Intergenerational tale enhances family bonds.
Stimulates memory and history appreciation.
Unique artwork sparks creativity.
Addresses aging with sensitivity and warmth.
Grandpa Green
Lane Smith, 2011
Award winning
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
Award winning
The Swamps of Sleethe: Poems From Beyond the Solar System
Jack Prelutsky, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Explores imaginative extraterrestrial themes and landscapes.
Stimulates creativity through quirky, thought-provoking poetry.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
Encourages interest in science and the universe.
The Swamps of Sleethe: Poems From Beyond the Solar System
Jack Prelutsky, 2009
Award winning
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Level 3)
Jack Prelutsky, 1985
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity with delightful, imaginative themes.
Builds reading confidence for independent young readers.
Engages children in exploring nighttime thoughts and adventures.
Supports language development through rhymes and structures.
