Books like Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth
Award winning
Firefly Hollow
Alison Mcghee, Christopher Denise, 2015
291 pages
Why to read
Adventure and friendship theme encourages emotional growth.
Beautifully illustrated, enhances visual interpretation skills.
Supports understanding of friendship and bravery.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Firefly Hollow
Alison Mcghee, Christopher Denise, 2015
Award winning
The Sweetest Witch Around
Alison Mcghee, Harry Bliss, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity and problem-solving.
Characters exhibit kindness and cooperation.
Encourages familial bonding through shared reading.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.

The Sweetest Witch Around
Alison Mcghee, Harry Bliss, 2014
Award winning
Bink & Gollie
Kate Dicamillo, Alison Mcghee, Tony Fucile, 2010
81 pages
Why to read
Encourages friendship and cooperation.
Vibrant illustrations enhance narrative engagement.
Language development through playful dialogue.
Builds emotional intelligence and empathy.

Bink & Gollie
Kate Dicamillo, Alison Mcghee, Tony Fucile, 2010
Award winning
Daddy, Tell Me a Story
Kathleen Long Bostrom, Ela Smietanka, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages bonding through storytelling and shared reading.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills for young readers.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Addresses emotions and problem-solving in relatable scenarios.

Daddy, Tell Me a Story
Kathleen Long Bostrom, Ela Smietanka, 2024
Award winning
Henry and Boo (Child's Play Library)
Megan Brewis, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and friendship.
Highlights importance of accepting and helping others.
Encourages empathy and kindness in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations complement the captivating narrative.

Henry and Boo (Child's Play Library)
Megan Brewis, 2017
Award winning
Vera Vance: Comics Star (After-School Superstars)
Claudia Mills, Grace Zong, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through engaging comic book creation.
Addresses challenges in friendships and self-confidence.
Highlights perseverance and personal growth.
Ideal for encouraging artistic expression in children.

Vera Vance: Comics Star (After-School Superstars)
Claudia Mills, Grace Zong, 2020
Teddy Tales
Sally Grindley, Peter Utton, 1993
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures foster imagination and emotional understanding.
Characters teach resilience and empathy through engaging stories.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills for young minds.
Ideal for bedtime stories, promotes pleasant sleep routines.

Teddy Tales
Sally Grindley, Peter Utton, 1993
Award winning
BRAVE: A children’s book about overcoming nighttime fears, worries, or anxieties
Kathleen Davis, Rekha Salin, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Addresses common childhood fears with sensitivity.
Encourages resilience and bravery in young readers.
Supports emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Engaging narrative fosters shared reading experiences.
