Books like Respect Your Ghosts (The Witches of Benevento)
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2019
136 pages
Why to read
Celebrates uniqueness and self-acceptance.
Encourages embracing individual differences.
Delightful illustrations enhance engagement.
Supports social and emotional development.
Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2019
Award winning
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Picture Book Edition (Chronicles of Narnia)
C. S. Lewis, Hiawyn Oram, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Adventures in a magical land spark imagination.
Teaches values: Bravery, loyalty, and resilience.
Timeless classic, universally beloved by children.
Encourages exploration of deep, meaningful themes.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Picture Book Edition (Chronicles of Narnia)
C. S. Lewis, Hiawyn Oram, 2004
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
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.
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
The Legend of Podkin One-Ear
Kieran Larwood, 2016
282 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates curiosity and creativity.
Encourages bravery and leadership through relatable hero.
Fosters empathy and teamwork in young readers.
Captivating world-building enhances imaginative thinking.
The Legend of Podkin One-Ear
Kieran Larwood, 2016
Award winning
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Joanna Ho, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and self-acceptance.
Stunning illustrations enhance the storytelling.
Encourages appreciation of one's heritage.
Strengthens self-esteem in young readers.
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Joanna Ho, 2021
Award winning
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: From Seeds to Swords: An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure (Volume 2)
Cube Kid, 2016
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks imagination and creativity.
Builds problem-solving skills through game-based challenges.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances strategic thinking in a fun way.
