Books like One Summer Day
The Mountain
Ashley R Johnson, 2019
30 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story enhances curiosity and exploration.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Engages young readers in understanding nature and ecology.
Supports developmental growth through narrative comprehension.
The Mountain
Ashley R Johnson, 2019
Award winning
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of new experiences.
Encourages adaptation and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Features lovable, relatable characters fostering empathy and connection.
Stimulates problem-solving skills through plot-driven challenges.
Enhances language development and storytelling abilities.
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Award winning
Dusty's Tale
Carol Ernst, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure in a colorful, imaginative world.
Teaches resilience and the value of friendships.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Combines fun narrative with important life lessons.
Dusty's Tale
Carol Ernst, 2021
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
Award winning
Mandy's Problem
Eric Schmidl, 2021
18 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages creative thinking and resourcefulness.
Characters model positive friendships and teamwork.
Enhances language skills and vocabulary through engaging narrative.
Supports emotional and social development in young readers.
Mandy's Problem
Eric Schmidl, 2021
Award winning
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 2023
132 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional understanding.
Characters exemplify resilience and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and practical problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
