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Award winning
Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Ice Cat Mystery
Lola Morayo, 2021
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure stimulates imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters for young readers.
Encourages problem-solving through captivating mystery.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.

Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Ice Cat Mystery
Lola Morayo, 2021
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.

The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
Award winning
Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of overcoming barriers.
Enhances interest in math and science.
Promotes resilience and perseverance.
Ideal for shared reading family time.

Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2019
Award winning
Busy Betty
Reese Witherspoon, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging illustrations captivate young readers. - Encourages creativity and initiative in children. - Addresses real-world problems with understandable solutions. - Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Busy Betty
Reese Witherspoon, 2022
Award winning
Maggie and Pie and the Pizza Party (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Carolyn Cory Scoppettone, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters camaraderie through a playful pizza-making adventure.
Strengthens reading skills via engaging puzzles and activities.
Encourages teamwork and social skills development.
Bright, captivating illustrations enhance story comprehension.

Maggie and Pie and the Pizza Party (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Carolyn Cory Scoppettone, 2021
Award winning
Izzy Gizmo
Pip Jones, (Children's story writer) Pip Jones, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity and innovation in young minds.
Encourages perseverance through challenges and failures.
Empowers young readers, especially girls in STEM.
Engaging illustrations complement the inventive storyline.

Izzy Gizmo
Pip Jones, (Children's story writer) Pip Jones, 2017
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
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.
