Books like Rectangle Time
Award winning
Born to Read
Judy Sierra, Marc Brown, 2008
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates joys of reading and language.
Boosts early literacy and language skills.
Encourages enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
Vibrant illustrations captivate young readers.

Born to Read
Judy Sierra, Marc Brown, 2008
Award winning
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages interactive read-aloud moments.
Teaches children about consequences and problem-solving.
Fosters family bonding through shared reading.
Highlights importance of routines and limits.

Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
Award winning
Mango, Abuela, and Me
Angela Dominguez, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Bridges generational and cultural gaps effectively.
Enhances bilingual language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding.

Mango, Abuela, and Me
Angela Dominguez, 2022
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.

The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Judy Moody and the Book Quiz Whiz
Megan McDonald, 2019
176 pages
Why to read
Fuels a love for reading through lively storytelling.
Illustrates teamwork and determination.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Engaging quiz elements challenge young minds.

Judy Moody and the Book Quiz Whiz
Megan McDonald, 2019
Award winning
Sisters First
Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates sisterhood with warmth and charm.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy among siblings.
Encourages cooperation and understanding in family relationships.
Inspiring story with positive role models.

Sisters First
Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, 2019
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
