Books like Something on the Hill
Award winning
Van Wyck
Beverly Fritz, 2020
30 pages
Why to read
Adventurous storyline enhances problem-solving skills.
Characters embody resilience, promoting personal growth.
Engages young readers with vivid, imaginative settings.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.
Van Wyck
Beverly Fritz, 2020
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Award winning
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 2023
132 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional understanding.
Characters exemplify resilience and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and practical problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 2023
Award winning
All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant journey through the colorful streets of Havana.
Celebrates creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
Rich cultural immersion that fosters global awareness.
Engaging narrative that builds relatability and empathy.
All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
Tughlaq and the Stolen Sweets (Series: The History Mysteries)
Natasha Sharma, 2021
80 pages
Why to read
Explores historical events in a playful, engaging manner.
Encourages curiosity and love for history through storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills and enhances vocabulary.
Interactive narrative fosters critical thinking and reasoning.
Tughlaq and the Stolen Sweets (Series: The History Mysteries)
Natasha Sharma, 2021
Award winning
Where Is Max?
Caroline Richard Raomae, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vibrant, interactive hide-and-seek illustrations.
Enhances observational skills and attention to detail.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Supports language development through repetitive, simple text.
Where Is Max?
Caroline Richard Raomae, 2021
Award winning
I Am ddAea
Etta B Harbin, 2020
30 pages
Why to read
Boosts creativity through unique, imaginative storytelling.
Characters demonstrate resilience and problem-solving skills.
Encourages parent-child discussions on overcoming obstacles.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
I Am ddAea
Etta B Harbin, 2020
The Sun Never Hurries
Roxane Turcotte, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through vibrant, engaging storytelling.
Supports understanding of time, patience, and natural processes.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythmic, easy-to-follow text.
Offers a comforting, reassuring narrative for young readers.
