Books like Parfait, Not Parfait!
Award winning
The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
106 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with engaging, mysterious storyline.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Encourages family reading and discussion.
The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
Award winning
The Pet Potato
Josh Lacey, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and creative storytelling.
Teaches responsibility and care through pet ownership.
Encourages empathy and understanding between characters.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.
The Pet Potato
Josh Lacey, 2021
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
Award winning
Phoebe Dupree Is Coming to Tea!
Linda Ashman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of friendship and preparation.
Encourages planning skills and problem-solving.
Highlights importance of being yourself.
Fun, engaging narrative for young readers.
Phoebe Dupree Is Coming to Tea!
Linda Ashman, 2021
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports early development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cozy, shared reading sessions.
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
Award winning
The Camper and The Counselor
Jackie Oshry, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters independence through camping adventure themes.
Enhances empathy with diverse, engaging characters.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Camper and The Counselor
Jackie Oshry, 2023
Award winning
Words Between Us
Angela Pham Krans, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a lively and imaginative narrative.
Features relatable characters fostering emotional connection.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Enhances literacy through an enjoyable reading journey.
Words Between Us
Angela Pham Krans, 2023
Award winning
What's Up, Pup?
Kersten Hamilton, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters emotional intelligence in young readers.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages empathy through character interactions and challenges.
Ideal for parent-child bonding during storytime.
