Books like My Father's Dragon
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
Pete the Cat and the Space Chase
Kimberly Dean, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Exciting outer space adventure stimulates imagination.
Pete the Cat promotes teamwork and resilience.
Enhances early literacy and vocabulary skills.
Engages children in a fun learning journey.

Pete the Cat and the Space Chase
Kimberly Dean, 2023
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Pizza My Heart: Book Three of the Norma and Belly Series
Mika Song, 2022
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters imagination and emotional understanding.
Characters model resilience and creative problem-solving skills.
Strengthens reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
Perfect for family bonding and shared reading sessions.

Pizza My Heart: Book Three of the Norma and Belly Series
Mika Song, 2022
Award winning
All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant journey through the colorful streets of Havana.
Celebrates creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
Rich cultural immersion that fosters global awareness.
Engaging narrative that builds relatability and empathy.

All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
The Labyrinth of Doom
and researched capybaras the world’s largest rodents. Stuart lives with his family in Los Angeles. You can learn more about what he’s up to at StuartGibbs.com., been a newspaper columnist, developed TV shows, worked on a whole bunch of animated films, and Spy School series. He has written screenplays, Once Upon a Tim series, Moon Base Alpha series, FunJungle series, Stuart Gibbs is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Charlie Thorne series, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Embark on an exhilarating adventure that stimulates the imagination.
Develop problem-solving skills through the engaging and complex plot.
Learn about historical and environmental elements woven seamlessly into the story.
Experience the growth of teamwork and bravery in a fantastical setting.
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The Labyrinth of Doom
and researched capybaras the world’s largest rodents. Stuart lives with his family in Los Angeles. You can learn more about what he’s up to at StuartGibbs.com., been a newspaper columnist, developed TV shows, worked on a whole bunch of animated films, and Spy School series. He has written screenplays, Once Upon a Tim series, Moon Base Alpha series, FunJungle series, Stuart Gibbs is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Charlie Thorne series, 2021
Penguin Readers Level 1: Roald Dahl Billy and the Minpins
Roald Dahl, 2024
80 pages
Why to read
Intriguing adventure with Billy and miniature Minpins.
Encourages courage and creative problem-solving.
Supports language development and comprehension.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonding.

Penguin Readers Level 1: Roald Dahl Billy and the Minpins
Roald Dahl, 2024
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
