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Award winning
Spellbook of the Lost and Found
Moïra Fowley-Doyle, 2020
240 pages
Why to read
Mystery unfolds with each page, sparking curiosity.
Enhances critical thinking through complex, intertwining plots.
Characters demonstrate resilience and cooperation.
Themes of loss and recovery resonate emotionally.

Spellbook of the Lost and Found
Moïra Fowley-Doyle, 2020
Award winning
Virgil, the Nervous Nutria
Judy Ann Fell, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about overcoming fears and challenges.
Illustrates resilience and courage in an accessible way.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Perfect for shared reading and discussion.

Virgil, the Nervous Nutria
Judy Ann Fell, 2021
Award winning
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of change and personal growth.
Encourages children to embrace new experiences.
Supports development of self-confidence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
Award winning
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of empathy and global awareness.
Encourages appreciation for diversity and cultural differences.
Stimulates curiosity about the world and different places.
Supports language development and geographical knowledge.

Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
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
River
Sarah Dellow, 2022
16 pages
Why to read
Vivid, captivating journey along a mysterious river.
Engages young readers with dynamic, relatable characters.
Encourages exploration and curiosity about nature.
Enhances understanding of ecosystems and environmental care.

River
Sarah Dellow, 2022
Award winning
Shapes in the Clouds
Kathy Oberg, 2021
20 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks imagination and creativity.
Characters model curiosity and discovery.
Reinforces shape recognition and cognitive development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
