Books like Slugs in Love
Award winning
Anna May's Cloak
Christiane Cicioli, Susan Pearson, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through colorful, engaging storytelling.
Teaches resilience and adaptability in changing circumstances.
Supports emotional development with relatable family dynamics.
Encourages intergenerational bonding and heritage appreciation.
Anna May's Cloak
Christiane Cicioli, Susan Pearson, 2013
Happy Birthday, Grampie
Susan Pearson, 1987
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates familial love and grandparent-grandchild relationships.
Enhances emotional comprehension and empathy among young readers.
Encourages celebrating milestones and making memories together.
Supports language development through engaging dialogue.
Happy Birthday, Grampie
Susan Pearson, 1987
Award winning
Molly Moves Out
Susan Pearson, Pearson, Steven Kellogg, 1979
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about change and adapting to new environments.
Empowers children to navigate life transitions confidently.
Illustrates the power of resilience and independence.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Molly Moves Out
Susan Pearson, Pearson, Steven Kellogg, 1979
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
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
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
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.
