Books like Mum, The Dog's Drunk Again
The Return of the Spot: More Horrible Poems for More Horrible Children
Gez-Walsh, 1997
80 pages
Why to read
Explores humor and creativity through playful, rhythmic verses.
Addresses behaviors and consequences with witty, memorable poems.
Encourages linguistic skills and vocabulary expansion in children.
Enhances emotional intelligence through character relatability and scenarios.
The Return of the Spot: More Horrible Poems for More Horrible Children
Gez-Walsh, 1997
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
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
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
118 pages
Why to read
Creative poems spark imagination and creativity.
Engaging themes suitable for children and adults alike.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through rhyme.
Encourages emotional expression and articulation.
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
The Artful Adventure
Minh Lê, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity through vivid illustrations and story.
Encourages artistic expression and appreciation in young readers.
Supports developmental milestones in problem-solving skills.
Engaging narrative that fosters a love for reading.
The Artful Adventure
Minh Lê, 2022
Award winning
Farmhouse
Sophie Blackall, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging rural setting fosters children's knowledge of farm life.
Vivid illustrations spark creativity and visual learning.
Simple language aids early reading skills.
Encourages empathy through animal and farmer interactions.
Farmhouse
Sophie Blackall, 2022
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
