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Award winning
The Beatles: A Little Golden Book Biography
Judy Katschke, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Introduces The Beatles' history in a child-friendly format.
Inspires musical interest and historical curiosity in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and understanding through engaging storytelling.
Colorful illustrations complement the captivating narrative.

The Beatles: A Little Golden Book Biography
Judy Katschke, 2023
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
A Secret in Time
H Y Hanna, 2021
208 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with a thrilling time-travel adventure.
Fosters imagination and curiosity about history.
Encourages resilience and resourcefulness.
Enhances understanding of cause and effect.

A Secret in Time
H Y Hanna, 2021
Award winning
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires confidence and ambition in young readers.
Highlights the importance of perseverance and creativity.
Colorful illustrations to captivate and engage children.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.

You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, 2023
Award winning
Goats for Christmas: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Jacqueline Kelly, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Inspires interest in animals and nature.
Encourages compassion and responsibility.
Engaging historical setting enhances learning.
Supports development of scientific curiosity.

Goats for Christmas: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Jacqueline Kelly, 2024
Award winning
Maya's Song
Renée Watson, Vicki B. Williamson, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and resilience.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Maya's Song
Renée Watson, Vicki B. Williamson, 2022
Award winning
Washington's War (Blast to the Past Book 7)
Stacia Deutsch, 2007
128 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with exciting, historical adventure.
Teaches valuable lessons on leadership and courage.
Encourages historical curiosity and critical thinking.
Fosters literacy through captivating storytelling.

Washington's War (Blast to the Past Book 7)
Stacia Deutsch, 2007
Award winning
The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters display teamwork, resilience, and resourcefulness.
Encourages technological interest and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
