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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
Monday's Troll
Jack Prelutsky, Peter Sís, 1996
40 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with whimsical, humorous poetry.
Enhances vocabulary through creative wordplay.
Encourages emotional expression through fantastical themes.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythmic cadence.
Monday's Troll
Jack Prelutsky, Peter Sís, 1996
Award winning
The New Kid on the Block
Jack Prelutsky, 1984
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous poems captivate young readers.
Enhances vocabulary with playful language and rhymes.
Encourages creativity and a love for reading.
Supports emotional development through relatable themes.
The New Kid on the Block
Jack Prelutsky, 1984
Award winning
Abe Lincoln's Dream
Lane Smith, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates lessons about history and leadership.
Encourages curiosity about American past.
Engaging ghostly encounters spark imagination.
Promotes values like honesty and integrity.
Abe Lincoln's Dream
Lane Smith, 2012
Award winning
The Carnival of the Animals (Book & CD)
Jack Prelutsky, Camille Saint-Saëns, 2010
40 pages
Why to read
Combines music and poetry for multisensory learning.
Boosts memorization skills with rhythmic patterns.
Encourages musical interest and artistic expression.
Supports language development and auditory skills.
The Carnival of the Animals (Book & CD)
Jack Prelutsky, Camille Saint-Saëns, 2010
Award winning
Giraffe Problems
Jory John, Lane Smith, 2018
42 pages
Why to read
Addresses self-acceptance and uniqueness.
Colorful illustrations capture children's attention.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Supports emotional and social development.
Giraffe Problems
Jory John, Lane Smith, 2018
Award winning
Squids Will Be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, 1998
48 pages
Why to read
Humorous fables with quirky, modern twists.
Encourages critical thinking and moral understanding.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonding.
Squids Will Be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, 1998
Award winning
I'm Just No Good at Rhyming: And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups
Lane Smith, Chris Harris, 2017
192 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with witty, imaginative rhymes.
Boosts linguistic skills and creative thinking.
Encourages laughter and joy in reading.
Ideal for shared reading with family.
