Books like Magic Music
Award winning
Gladys the Magic Chicken
Adam Rubin, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale with humor and unexpected twists.
Highlights values of courage and friendship.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in children.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Gladys the Magic Chicken
Adam Rubin, 2021
Award winning
The Wishing Balloons
Jonathan D. Voss, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with magical, colorful balloon adventures.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Wishing Balloons
Jonathan D. Voss, 2022
Award winning
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through mysterious quests.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.

The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure in a magical forest setting.
Strong female protagonist encourages empowerment and resilience.
Enhances creative thinking and imaginative play.
Ideal for family reading, fosters bonding and discussion.

Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
Award winning
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through magical realism.
Builds empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Stimulates language development and imagination.

Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
Award winning
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through concise, imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, carefully chosen language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Ideal for quick, engaging read-aloud sessions.

Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
Award winning
Maya's Song
Renée Watson, Vicki B. Williamson, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and resilience.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
