Books like Notso Hotso
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and creativity.
Characters display resilience and teamwork values.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages respect for oneself and others.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
Award winning
FGTeeV Saves the World!
Fgteev, Miguel Díaz Rivas, 2022
208 pages
Why to read
Action-packed adventure for thrill-loving kids.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Strengthens reading skills and comprehension.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
FGTeeV Saves the World!
Fgteev, Miguel Díaz Rivas, 2022
Award winning
One Grumpy Day
M Christina Butler, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a charming, relatable narrative.
Enhances emotional recognition and empathy development.
Supports early literacy and comprehension skills.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading moments.
One Grumpy Day
M Christina Butler, 2022
Award winning
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creative thinking and imagination.
Humorous narrative, ideal for enjoyable family reading time.
Teaches important lessons about responsibility and decision-making.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold children’s attention.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
Award winning
Invader from Mars: The Truth About Babies
Peggy Robbins Janousky, Karen Obuhanych, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Introduces early concepts of family and relationships.
Simple language supports cognitive and language development.
Fosters empathy and understanding of a new sibling.
Colorful illustrations keep young readers engaged.
Invader from Mars: The Truth About Babies
Peggy Robbins Janousky, Karen Obuhanych, 2023
Award winning
The Rude Pickle
Erson, Elisa, Elisa Anderson, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages manners and politeness.
Humor aids in understanding social skills development.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate imagination.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
