Books like Oh Boy, Boston! (Polk Street Special)
Award winning
Three Burps and You're Out #10 (George Brown, Class Clown)
Nancy Krulik, Aaron Blecha, 2013
128 pages
Why to read
Humorous, engaging story sparks joy in young readers.
Highlights importance of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages emotional growth and understanding consequences.
Ideal for developing early reading skills and humor appreciation.

Three Burps and You're Out #10 (George Brown, Class Clown)
Nancy Krulik, Aaron Blecha, 2013
Award winning
My Silly Illy
Abbey Campbell Cook, Campbell Dwyer, Ana-Maria Cosma, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, playful story sparks imagination. - Characters embody childhood curiosity and joy. - Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills. - Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

My Silly Illy
Abbey Campbell Cook, Campbell Dwyer, Ana-Maria Cosma, 2021
Award winning
Miami Gets It Straight (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Patricia C. Mckissack, Fredrick McKissack, 1999
96 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with a fun, relatable storyline.
Encourages essential problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Features characters that mirror real-life diversity and challenges.
Supports language development and early literacy foundations.

Miami Gets It Straight (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Patricia C. Mckissack, Fredrick McKissack, 1999
Billy Ray Pyle's Style
Janie Spaht Gill, Lori Anderson Wing, 1997
23 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous storyline that captivates young readers. - Illustrates valuable life lessons through lively characters. - Encourages vocabulary expansion and language skills. - Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.

Billy Ray Pyle's Style
Janie Spaht Gill, Lori Anderson Wing, 1997
Guess What?
Pam Ayres, 1988
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive questions engage young minds.
Fun rhymes enhance verbal skills and humor.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Colorful illustrations captivate and delight.

Guess What?
Pam Ayres, 1988
Award winning
Bed Trolls
Rachel Malone Saar, Jack Golden, 2023
60 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, magical narratives.
Builds empathy with diverse, relatable troll characters.
Enhances problem-solving with playful challenges.
Supports language development in a fun context.

Bed Trolls
Rachel Malone Saar, Jack Golden, 2023
Award winning
Aunt Nasty (Early Reader)
Margaret Mahy, 1973
80 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through engaging, whimsical storytelling. - Enhances empathy with relatable, dynamic characters. - Promotes problem-solving with intriguing plot twists. - Ideal for improving early reading skills and focus.

Aunt Nasty (Early Reader)
Margaret Mahy, 1973
Award winning
Harry the Hairless Cat
Amy Phillips, Kyoko Fogel, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Showcases themes of acceptance and self-confidence.
Engaging storyline encourages empathy in young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, boosts parent-child bonding.
