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Award winning
Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom
Louis Sachar, 2020
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging, quirky adventures spark imagination.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances problem-solving and social skills.
Ideal for fun, educational family reading.

Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom
Louis Sachar, 2020
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.

Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination
Kimberly Dean, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through Pete's imaginative adventures.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging storylines.
Characters are relatable, fostering emotional connection.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination
Kimberly Dean, 2021
Award winning
Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!
Lane Smith, Jack Prelutsky, 1998
54 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and unique problem-solving skills.
Encourages embracing individuality and team collaboration.
Highlights importance of supportive school environments.
Enhances critical thinking through whimsical storytelling.

Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!
Lane Smith, Jack Prelutsky, 1998
Award winning
Aaron Slater, Illustrator
Andrea Beaty, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers creativity and self-expression through illustration.
Inspires overcoming dyslexia with relatable protagonist.
Encourages perseverance and individuality for young readers.
Celebrates diversity and inclusivity in storytelling.

Aaron Slater, Illustrator
Andrea Beaty, 2021
Award winning
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates self-discovery and intellectual curiosity.
Encourages self-confidence through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development and perseverance.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.

The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
The Magic School Bus Gets Eaten
Joanna Cole, Patricia Relf, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Educational journey inside the human body.
Encourages curiosity and scientific exploration.
Engages with vibrant, detailed illustrations.
Supports understanding of human anatomy basics.

The Magic School Bus Gets Eaten
Joanna Cole, Patricia Relf, 1996
Award winning
Adventures in Cartooning: Create a World
James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and artistic expression in children.
Engaging storyline encourages interactive learning.
Enhances visual storytelling and sequential thinking skills.
Ideal for developing young cartoonists' skills.
