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Award winning
The Knights of the Kitchen Table #1 (Time Warp Trio)
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, 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, Lane Smith, 1991
Award winning
The Swamps of Sleethe: Poems From Beyond the Solar System
Jack Prelutsky, Jimmy Pickering, 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, Jimmy Pickering, 2009
Award winning
Me I Am!
Jack Prelutsky, Christine Davenier, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates individuality and self-expression.
Engaging rhymes enhance language development.
Illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Supports social-emotional growth in children.

Me I Am!
Jack Prelutsky, Christine Davenier, 2007
Award winning
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Level 3)
Jack Prelutsky, Yossi Abolafia, 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.

My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Level 3)
Jack Prelutsky, Yossi Abolafia, 1985
Award winning
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, 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, Lane Smith, 1989
Award winning
The Beauty of the Beast: Poems From the Animal Kingdom
Jack Prelutsky, Meilo So, 1997
112 pages
Why to read
Captivating poetry celebrating diverse animal kingdom.
Stimulates imagination and nurtures language skills.
Enhances empathy towards animals through engaging rhymes.
Perfect for shared reading, enriches family bonding.

The Beauty of the Beast: Poems From the Animal Kingdom
Jack Prelutsky, Meilo So, 1997
Award winning
Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, Throwing, and More
Chris Raschka, Jack Prelutsky, 2006
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes physical activity through playful, rhyming text.
Enhances vocabulary with engaging sports-themed language.
Supports rhythm and coordination skills development.
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship values.

Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, Throwing, and More
Chris Raschka, Jack Prelutsky, 2006
Award winning
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, 1992
52 pages
Why to read
Reimagines classic tales with humorous, quirky twists.
Enhances creativity and divergent thinking in children.
Encourages enjoyment and engagement in reading.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
