Books like Pomelo Explores Color (Pomelo the Garden Elephant)
Award winning
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Chronicles a family's migration during the Great Migration.
Highlights resilience and hope in the face of change.
Educates on historical events through a child’s perspective.
Encourages discussions on history and social justice.

Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2020
Award winning
The 143-Story Treehouse
Andy Griffiths, 2021
304 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with whimsical, adventurous storytelling.
Fosters resilience and resourcefulness through engaging challenges.
Strengthens reading skills with layered, dynamic narratives.
Encourages bonding over shared laughter and discovery.

The 143-Story Treehouse
Andy Griffiths, 2021
Award winning
Violet and the Mystery of Tiger Island
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters curiosity and discovery.
Characters exhibit teamwork, courage, and intelligence.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Violet and the Mystery of Tiger Island
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
Award winning
Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom
Louis Sachar, 2020
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging, quirky adventures spark imagination.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances problem-solving and social skills.
Ideal for fun, educational family reading.

Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom
Louis Sachar, 2020
Award winning
Ra the Mighty: The Great Tomb Robbery
Amy Butler Greenfield, A. B. Greenfield, 2019
255 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery set in ancient Egypt.
Focuses on teamwork, courage, and friendship.
Encourages historical curiosity and learning.
Ideal for engaging young readers.

Ra the Mighty: The Great Tomb Robbery
Amy Butler Greenfield, A. B. Greenfield, 2019
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #1)
Dav Pilkey, 2020
176 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through comic creation adventures. - Encourages teamwork and collaboration skills. - Engages young readers with dynamic illustrations. - Enhances understanding of narrative structures.

Cat Kid Comic Club: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #1)
Dav Pilkey, 2020
History VIPs: Charles Darwin
Kay Barnham, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with Charles Darwin's fascinating discoveries.
Illustrates evolution concepts in kid-friendly language.
Encourages curiosity about natural history and science.
Supports development of critical thinking skills.

History VIPs: Charles Darwin
Kay Barnham, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2021
Award winning
Aaron Slater, Illustrator
Andrea Beaty, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers creativity and self-expression through illustration.
Inspires overcoming dyslexia with relatable protagonist.
Encourages perseverance and individuality for young readers.
Celebrates diversity and inclusivity in storytelling.
