Books like Jennie and the Lazy Lima Bean
Bean The Stretchy Dragon: A Sally & Bean Adventure
Ari Stocrate, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure encourages curiosity and imagination.
Features relatable characters fostering emotional development.
Enhances problem-solving through playful storytelling.
Supports language skills with rhythmic, accessible text.
Bean The Stretchy Dragon: A Sally & Bean Adventure
Ari Stocrate, 2023
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Dog Man 11: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale sparks imagination and creativity. - Builds empathy through engaging character dynamics. - Encourages resilience and teamwork in problem-solving. - Fun, educational content that supports literacy skills.
Dog Man 11: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
The Christmasaurus and the Night Before Christmas
Tom Fletcher, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enhances creativity and imagination.
Teaches valuable lessons about friendship and compassion.
Festive theme excites and delights young readers.
Supports language development and reading skills.
The Christmasaurus and the Night Before Christmas
Tom Fletcher, 2024
Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear: Tales of Before it All Began
Jane Riordan, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Prequel tales spark imagination, explore Pooh's origins.
Supports early language development through narrative storytelling.
Encourages emotional intelligence, friendship values.
Whimsical illustrations enhance visual engagement.
Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear: Tales of Before it All Began
Jane Riordan, 2021
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
