Books like Ready and Waiting for You
Award winning
Thingamabob
Marianna Coppo, 2022
44 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity through playful, imaginative scenarios.
Characters display resilience, encouraging emotional development.
Enhances language skills with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Thingamabob
Marianna Coppo, 2022
Award winning
Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating story about adventure and curiosity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Supports language development and creative thinking.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
Award winning
The Leaf Thief
Alice Hemming, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Explores change and adaptation through engaging storytelling.
Encourages understanding of nature and seasons.
Supports cognitive development with mystery-solving elements.
Vibrant illustrations enhance interactive reading sessions.

The Leaf Thief
Alice Hemming, 2020
Award winning
A Unicorn Named Sparkle and the Perfect Valentine
Amy Young, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and self-expression through storytelling.
Enhances understanding of friendships and their complexities.
Encourages kindness and the joy of giving.
Vibrant illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.

A Unicorn Named Sparkle and the Perfect Valentine
Amy Young, 2021
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and loyalty in engaging ways.
Introduces teamwork through fun, memorable scenarios.
Boosts comprehension with rhythmic, playful language.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy.

I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2023
Award winning
The Secret of the Hidden Realms
Linda Liu, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity through mystical, enchanting storylines.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging, complex narratives.
Fosters empathy by exploring diverse, dynamic characters.
Encourages exploration of friendship and trust.

The Secret of the Hidden Realms
Linda Liu, 2023
Award winning
How Do You Love?
Kellie Byrnes, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Beautiful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Explores themes of love and relationships.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.

How Do You Love?
Kellie Byrnes, 2022
Detective Mysteries Short Stories for Kids: A full collection of amazing puzzles and riddles Included three solve-it-yourself cases. (Mystery book series)
Innovify World™ Editions, Loryn Brantz, 2022
22 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with interactive puzzles and riddles.
Enhances critical thinking through solve-it-yourself mysteries.
Encourages logical reasoning in a fun context.
Fosters attention to detail and cognitive development.
