Books like Sheltie 11: Sheltie In Trouble
Sheltie Special 3: The Big Show
Peter, 1999
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure encourages teamwork and friendship.
Features age-appropriate challenges that boost problem-solving skills.
Illustrates the importance of perseverance and self-belief.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Sheltie Special 3: The Big Show
Peter, 1999
Award winning
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic patterns.
Supports early learning about nature and animal behavior.

This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
Award winning
Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
352 pages
Why to read
Inspires compassion through rescue animal stories.
Highlights importance of responsibility and care.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Engaging real-life tales boost reading interest.

Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
Award winning
Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix (Lily to the Rescue!, 7)
W. Bruce Cameron, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative, fostering curiosity and imagination.
Stimulates empathy through animal rescue themes.
Encourages teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Perfect for enhancing young readers' vocabulary.

Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix (Lily to the Rescue!, 7)
W. Bruce Cameron, 2021
Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Abi Elphinstone, 2024
253 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks curiosity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable young protagonist.
Encourages resilience and bravery through challenges.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Abi Elphinstone, 2024
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Trouble in Toyland/the Secret of the Stolen Puppies (Bobbsey Twins)
Laura Lee Hope, 2004
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging dual mystery keeps young readers captivated.
Enhances analytical skills through problem-solving narrative.
Encourages empathy with diverse, relatable characters.
Ideal for shared reading, boosting family engagement.

Trouble in Toyland/the Secret of the Stolen Puppies (Bobbsey Twins)
Laura Lee Hope, 2004
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.
