Books like Mr. Bat Wants a Hat
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Supports development of reading and interpretative skills.
Reassures young readers to pursue their creative passions.

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny with Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter, 2022
23 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity through engaging animal characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding between siblings.
Supports problem-solving with adventurous plot twists.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading time.

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny with Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter, 2022
Award winning
If Animals Went to Work
Ann Whitford Paul, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Explores fun, imaginative careers through animal characters.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Supports understanding of different jobs and responsibilities.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

If Animals Went to Work
Ann Whitford Paul, 2025
Peg Gets Crackin'
Jo Renfro, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about Peg’s adventure with eggs.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Teaches values of persistence and problem-solving.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Peg Gets Crackin'
Jo Renfro, 2024
Award winning
The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and unique storytelling.
Encourages dialogue and enhances communication skills.
Supports emotional development through relatable scenarios.
Ideal for building confidence in young readers.

The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
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
Reading Gems: I Want to Be a Bat! (Level 1)
Words & Pictures, QEB Publishing, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Encourages early reading skills and vocabulary development.
Strengthens comprehension with relatable scenarios.
Engages young readers with colorful, captivating illustrations.
