Books like Listen Up, Louella
Award winning
Valenslime
Ashley Belote, Joy Keller, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity
Teaches the value of friendship
Introduces basic scientific concepts
Fun and humorous story
Valenslime
Ashley Belote, Joy Keller, 2021
Award winning
A Partridge in the We Tree
Ashley Belote, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters language and cognitive development.
Characters display resilience, teaching valuable emotional lessons.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading moments.
Supports early literacy skills with simple, repetitive phrases.
A Partridge in the We Tree
Ashley Belote, 2022
Award winning
Frankenslime
Ashley Belote, Joy Keller, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity and scientific curiosity in young minds.
Encourages experimentation through fun, gooey slime adventures.
Engages kids with humorous, lively illustrations.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
Frankenslime
Ashley Belote, Joy Keller, 2021
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Cultivates active listening and empathy in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Encourages meaningful conversations between parents and children.
Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum, 2023
Award winning
Dog Man: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Humorous, engaging storyline captivates and delights young readers.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence through character interaction.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills in early learners.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.
Dog Man: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
Award winning
The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2022
192 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure that captivates young readers' interests.
Introduces teamwork and friendship importance vividly.
Encourages empathy and moral decision-making.
Interactive elements boost reader engagement.
The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2022
Award winning
Not Really Buddies: Buddy and Bea
Jan Carr, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
