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Days of the Week: A Dusty the Bulldog Story
Anne Mitchell, 2022
25 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with rhythmic storytelling about weekly activities.
Dusty the Bulldog teaches days through colorful adventures.
Enhances memory and sequence understanding in young readers.
Ideal for family bonding over routine learning.
Days of the Week: A Dusty the Bulldog Story
Anne Mitchell, 2022
Ugly Mug
Annie Dalton, Kate Aldous, 1994
96 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-acceptance through quirky, endearing characters.
Explores friendship dynamics with engaging storytelling.
Enhances empathy, promotes understanding diverse perspectives.
Ideal for family bonding and shared reading sessions.
Ugly Mug
Annie Dalton, Kate Aldous, 1994
Boo and the Elf
Moira Maclean, Sophie Giles, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Enhances creativity through magical, whimsical storytelling.
Encourages empathy by exploring diverse characters.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Boo and the Elf
Moira Maclean, Sophie Giles, 2023
Award winning
Ghost Attack (Monster Itch #1)
David Lubar, Karl West, 2017
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and creativity.
Characters model resilience and clever problem-solving.
Encourages interaction, discussion between kids and parents.
Supports vocabulary growth and narrative understanding.
Ghost Attack (Monster Itch #1)
David Lubar, Karl West, 2017
Award winning
From Bad to Worse
Jen Decker, Nifty Illustration, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, encourages creative problem resolution.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Enhances empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Supports cognitive and emotional development.
From Bad to Worse
Jen Decker, Nifty Illustration, 2023
Award winning
Guardian of the Groceries
Michael Albanese, Laura Kirkland, 2020
42 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, creatively promotes healthy eating choices.
Heroic characters inspire courage and responsibility.
Enhances cognitive development through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Guardian of the Groceries
Michael Albanese, Laura Kirkland, 2020
Award winning
Toys in Space
Mini Grey, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Explores adventure and creativity through lost toys.
Encourages teamwork and friendship in problem-solving.
Stimulates imagination with whimsical outer space setting.
Perfect for enhancing nighttime reading rituals.
Toys in Space
Mini Grey, 2012
Game Master: Mansion Mystery
Rebecca Zamolo, Matt Zamolo, Matt Slays, 2022
176 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with thrilling, interactive mystery-solving gameplay.
Encourages critical thinking and teamwork through immersive storytelling.
Characters model cooperation, perseverance, and logical deduction.
Perfect blend of entertainment and educational value.
