Books like My Home in the Rainforest (Rookie Poetry: Animal Homes)
Award winning
Stars With Flaming Tails
Valerie Bloom, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Poetic format boosts literacy and language appreciation.
Explores emotions and resilience through engaging stories.
Encourages curiosity about science and the natural world.
Supports empathy development and cultural understanding.

Stars With Flaming Tails
Valerie Bloom, 2021
K Is in Trouble (A Graphic Novel)
Gary Clement, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging graphic novel format enhances visual literacy.
Encourages empathy through character challenges and growth.
Stimulates imagination, essential for creative development.
Supports language skills with accessible, vibrant dialogue.

K Is in Trouble (A Graphic Novel)
Gary Clement, 2024
Award winning
Animal Homes
Claire Watts, Two-Can Editors, Sara Lynn, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse habitats through vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Encourages understanding of animal behaviors and environments.
Supports early learning concepts in biology and ecology.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Animal Homes
Claire Watts, Two-Can Editors, Sara Lynn, 1997
Award winning
Tokyo Night Parade
J.P. Takahashi, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant Tokyo culture through fantastical elements.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Tokyo Night Parade
J.P. Takahashi, 2023
Award winning
The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
Mariah Marsden, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Themes of friendship, growth, and resilience.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of nature.
Accessible adaptation of a classic tale.

The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
Mariah Marsden, 2021
Looking for Jaguar: And Other Rain Forest Poems
Susan Katz, 2005
40 pages
Why to read
Explores rainforest ecosystem through captivating poems.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
Stimulates curiosity about wildlife and conservation.
Supports literacy growth in young readers.

Looking for Jaguar: And Other Rain Forest Poems
Susan Katz, 2005
Award winning
The Octopus Escapes
Maile Meloy, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and resilience.
Encourages empathy and understanding of marine life.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving scenarios.
Illustrations enhance visual perception and interest.

The Octopus Escapes
Maile Meloy, 2023
Award winning
The Wizard of Oz (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
L. Frank Baum, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Classic tale sparks imagination and adventure.
Encourages bravery, friendship, and self-discovery.
Rich, vivid descriptions enhance visual thinking.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.
