Books like Santa Claus vs The Easter Bunny
Award winning
Mr. Mystery (1.0 Very First Reading)
Fred Blunt, Mairi Mackinnon, Mairi Mckinnon, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Cultivates early reading skills with simple, engaging text.
Fosters imagination through mystery and adventure themes.
Encourages prediction and inference abilities in young readers.
Designed for reader and parent interactive storytelling.

Mr. Mystery (1.0 Very First Reading)
Fred Blunt, Mairi Mackinnon, Mairi Mckinnon, 2010
Reading Champion: Pip the Different Penguin
A. H. Benjamin, 2019
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires acceptance, celebrating differences and uniqueness.
Boosts empathy through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages resilience and overcoming challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonding.

Reading Champion: Pip the Different Penguin
A. H. Benjamin, 2019
Award winning
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Mac Barnett, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores magical, whimsical Christmas mysteries.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Engaging, relatable narrative for young readers.
Perfect for festive family reading sessions.

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Mac Barnett, 2023
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
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.

Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Tom Watson, 2022
240 pages
Why to read
Humorous story enhances children's linguistic and emotional development.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration through engaging narrative.
Develops empathy by exploring diverse perspectives of characters.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Tom Watson, 2022
Award winning
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and thinking outside the box.
Enhances empathy through character-driven storyline.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Offers humor and enjoyment in storyline.

Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
Award winning
The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2022
192 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure that captivates young readers' interests.
Introduces teamwork and friendship importance vividly.
Encourages empathy and moral decision-making.
Interactive elements boost reader engagement.
