Books like Prudence Wants a Pet
Award winning
Emily's Blue Period
Cathleen Daly, Lisa Brown, 2014
56 pages
Why to read
Addresses family dynamics, fostering emotional awareness.
Inspires creativity through art-themed storytelling.
Encourages resilience amidst personal change.
Supports discussions on coping with divorce.
Emily's Blue Period
Cathleen Daly, Lisa Brown, 2014
Plum Puddings and Paper Moons (The Kingdom of Silk Book 5)
Glenda Millard, Stephen King, 2010
128 pages
Why to read
Deep exploration of family, friendship, and acceptance.
Stimulates emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Vivid, lyrical language enhances cognitive and language skills.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Plum Puddings and Paper Moons (The Kingdom of Silk Book 5)
Glenda Millard, Stephen King, 2010
Goblin in the City
Stephen King, Victor Kelleher, 2008
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure with enrichment for young minds.
Highlights valuable lessons in bravery and friendship.
Enhances vocabulary through rich, descriptive language.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Goblin in the City
Stephen King, Victor Kelleher, 2008
Award winning
Where Does Thursday Go?
Stephen King, Janeen Brian, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Explores concept of time in a child-friendly manner.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Supports understanding of weekly sequence.
Engaging story that promotes shared reading.
Where Does Thursday Go?
Stephen King, Janeen Brian, 2001
Goblin in the Rainforest (Gibblewort the Goblin)
Stephen King, Victor Kelleher, 2004
80 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's imagination and creativity.
Engaging, mischievous characters enhance relatability and entertainment.
Encourages problem-solving skills through exciting narrative twists.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Goblin in the Rainforest (Gibblewort the Goblin)
Stephen King, Victor Kelleher, 2004
Award winning
Alicia, el Hada: Spanish
Shannon David, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging Spanish language learning for young readers.
Culturally rich plot enhances multicultural awareness.
Develops early literacy skills in Spanish.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Alicia, el Hada: Spanish
Shannon David, 2004
Award winning
Flyaway Katie
Polly Dunbar, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and color exploration.
Encourages positive thinking and resilience.
Supports emotional development through relatable narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, bonding time.
Flyaway Katie
Polly Dunbar, 2004
Award winning
A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever
Marla Frazee, Fred Berman, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and adventure.
Encourages curiosity and exploration.
Highlights importance of nature and outdoors.
Light-hearted, engaging illustrations.
