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Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.

Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.

I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Rich, vibrant illustrations stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Engages children in exploring themes of courage and friendship.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.

The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
Award winning
Yukie's Island
Steve Sheinkin, Yukie Kimura, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story enhances cognitive and emotional development.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate young readers’ imaginations.
Encourages resilience and self-discovery through protagonist’s journey.
Ideal for bonding during family read-aloud sessions.

Yukie's Island
Steve Sheinkin, Yukie Kimura, 2023
Award winning
Only for a Little While
Gabriela Orozco Belt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale about the value of time and change.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in young readers.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Supports literacy skills through engaging narrative.

Only for a Little While
Gabriela Orozco Belt, 2023
Award winning
The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters display teamwork, resilience, and resourcefulness.
Encourages technological interest and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., 2023
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.

The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
Award winning
Dragon Bones
Sarah Glenn Marsh, Maris Wicks, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's imagination.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Encourages curiosity about history and archaeology.
Supports development of critical thinking skills.
