Books like Rock Stars Don't Nap
Award winning
Construction Site: Taking Flight!
Sherri Duskey Rinker, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Showcases teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving skills.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant, engaging illustrations.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Encourages curiosity about machinery and how things work.
Construction Site: Taking Flight!
Sherri Duskey Rinker, 2023
Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routines with comforting storytelling.
Supports emotional development through relatable family dynamics.
Encourages imagination with engaging, playful narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
Bluey: The Pool
Penguin Young Readers Licenses, Joe Brumm, Sarah Acton, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imaginative play in children.
Features relatable family dynamics, fostering emotional development.
Promotes active problem-solving through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Bluey: The Pool
Penguin Young Readers Licenses, Joe Brumm, Sarah Acton, 2022
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
510 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity, expands imagination.
Strengthens reading skills, boosts cognitive development.
Encourages resilience, problem-solving abilities.
Timeless tale, resonates across generations.
The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
My Friend Andy
Emma Chinnery, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship in an engaging, heartfelt manner.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy among children.
Illustrations captivate and complement the storytelling effectively.
Ideal for shared reading, building parent-child bonds.
