Books like Owen
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
Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Zombies
Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang, 2020
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous storyline boosts reading enthusiasm.
Emphasizes courage and overcoming fears.
Stimulates imagination and creativity.
Encourages resilience and personal growth.

Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Zombies
Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang, 2020
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.

Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
Award winning
Classics
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated): The 1900 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
L. Frank Baum, Catherine Miles, 2023
180 pages
Why to read
Classic adventure enriches imagination and creativity.
Timeless characters foster emotional intelligence and empathy.
Encourages resilience and self-discovery through challenges.
Illustrations enhance visual stimulation and engagement.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated): The 1900 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
L. Frank Baum, Catherine Miles, 2023
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
Jo Jo Makoons: Snow Day
Dawn Quigley, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
Enhances empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Encourages resilience and resourcefulness in young readers.
Provides engaging, fun-filled educational content.

Jo Jo Makoons: Snow Day
Dawn Quigley, 2023
Award winning
InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder (InvestiGators, 5)
John Green, 2022
208 pages
Why to read
Engages children with adventure and humor. - Enhances critical thinking through mystery solving. - Emphasizes teamwork and friendship. - Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.

InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder (InvestiGators, 5)
John Green, 2022
Award winning
Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon
Maddy Mara, 2021
144 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity with Azmina's magical adventures.
Encourages resilience through character challenges.
Supports emotional development with relatable themes.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
