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Award winning
Blue, Barry & Pancakes: Enter the Underground Throwdown
Dan Abdo, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Exciting underground adventure captivates young readers.
Characters show teamwork, friendship, and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving through engaging storyline.
Warm illustrations stimulate visual interest and creativity.

Blue, Barry & Pancakes: Enter the Underground Throwdown
Dan Abdo, 2022
Award winning
FGTeeV: Out of Time!
Fgteev, Miguel Díaz Rivas, 2024
208 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and curiosity.
Characters model teamwork and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
Engaging narrative promotes a love for reading.

FGTeeV: Out of Time!
Fgteev, Miguel Díaz Rivas, 2024
Award winning
Pottymouth and Stoopid
James Patterson, 2019
336 pages
Why to read
Addresses bullying with humor and sensitivity.
Encourages resilience and friendship among young readers.
Inspires confidence and self-expression.
Engaging storyline keeps children captivated.

Pottymouth and Stoopid
James Patterson, 2019
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
Double Bass Blues
Andrea J. Loney, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases the perseverance and dedication of a young musician.
Highlights the emotional power of music in storytelling.
Encourages resilience amidst challenges and adversities.
Captures diverse cultural aspects through vibrant illustrations.

Double Bass Blues
Andrea J. Loney, 2019
Award winning
Two-Headed Chicken
Tom Angleberger, 2022
208 pages
Why to read
Creative story sparks imagination and curiosity.
Highlights teamwork, unity among diverse characters.
Engages children in problem-solving adventures.
Supports language development through playful text.

Two-Headed Chicken
Tom Angleberger, 2022
Award winning
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages interactive read-aloud moments.
Teaches children about consequences and problem-solving.
Fosters family bonding through shared reading.
Highlights importance of routines and limits.

Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
Dennis & Gnasher: Little Menace’s Great Escape
Beano Studios, I.P. Daley, Beano, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Adventurous story promoting curiosity and exploration.
Encourages resilience and innovative thinking in children.
Fun-filled escapades which foster reading engagement.
Perfect for encouraging parent-child shared reading moments.
