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Award winning
Last Gold Diggers, the (Harry Horse's Last...)
Harry Horse, Bill Wallis, 1900
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative sparks imagination and curiosity.
Engages young readers with humorous, relatable characters.
Encourages critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for improving literacy and family reading time.

Last Gold Diggers, the (Harry Horse's Last...)
Harry Horse, Bill Wallis, 1900
Award winning
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, Pete Oswald, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and thinking outside the box.
Enhances empathy through character-driven storyline.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Offers humor and enjoyment in storyline.

Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, Pete Oswald, 2023
Award winning
Not For Mimi/Pa Pou Mimi
Klare Petit-Frère, 2023
41 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and cooperation.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and narrative.
Encourages bilingual language development (English and Haitian Creole).
Supports emotional resilience and self-expression.

Not For Mimi/Pa Pou Mimi
Klare Petit-Frère, 2023
Tired Town
Patricia Marx, Roz Chast, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores rest and activity balance engagingly.
Enhances understanding of rejuvenation and health.
Encourages empathy through communal challenges.
Ideal for bedtime stories and family time.

Tired Town
Patricia Marx, Roz Chast, 2023
Award winning
The Treehouse Joke Book 2
Andy Griffiths, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Filled with humor, enhances children's cognitive development.
Boosts creativity and linguistic skills through laughter.
Encourages parent-child bonding over jokes.
Light-hearted content, suitable for young readers.

The Treehouse Joke Book 2
Andy Griffiths, 2021
Award winning
Christmas Best
Diana Kizlauskas, 2016
52 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic and spirit of the holiday season.
Encourages values of generosity and compassion in children.
Vibrant illustrations that enhance storytelling and engagement.
Ideal for family reading during the holiday season.

Christmas Best
Diana Kizlauskas, 2016
Award winning
The Pet Potato
Josh Lacey, Momoko Abe, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and creative storytelling.
Teaches responsibility and care through pet ownership.
Encourages empathy and understanding between characters.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.

The Pet Potato
Josh Lacey, Momoko Abe, 2021
Award winning
Ride, Otto, Ride!: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 (The Adventures of Otto)
David Milgrim, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
Engages early readers with simple, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages phonemic awareness and basic reading skills.
Supports language development through repetition.
Offers positive interactions and friendship themes.
