Books like Stink
Award winning
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Colorful illustrations enhance engaging and humorous narrative.
Encourages self-expression and creativity in children.
Addresses family dynamics and sibling relationships.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child, 1999
Award winning
El Chupacabras
Adam Rubin, Crash McCreery, Listening Library, 2018
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with whimsical folklore narrative.
Strengthens Spanish language skills and cultural appreciation.
Encourages creativity through mythical storytelling.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.
El Chupacabras
Adam Rubin, Crash McCreery, Listening Library, 2018
Award winning
Daniel's Gift
M.C. Helldorfer, Helldorfer, 1987
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages compassion through storytelling.
Fosters emotional intelligence and empathy.
Captivating illustrations enhance engagement.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.
Daniel's Gift
M.C. Helldorfer, Helldorfer, 1987
Award winning
Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure
Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Lopez, Andrea Campos, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Bilingual text enhances language development.
Playful storylines engage young readers.
Culturally inclusive characters foster global awareness.
Strengthens cognitive and social skills.
Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure
Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Lopez, Andrea Campos, 2022
Award winning
XO, OX: A Love Story
Adam Rex, Scott Campbell, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Humorous tale of unlikely friendship and persistence.
Encourages understanding of emotions and empathy.
Simple, engaging text ideal for early readers.
Strengthens reading skills and parent-child bonding.
XO, OX: A Love Story
Adam Rex, Scott Campbell, 2017
Award winning
Toys Go Out
Emily Jenkins, Paul O. Zelinsky, 2006
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventures of toys dealing with real emotions.
Fosters empathy and understanding in young readers.
Encourages creativity through toys' imaginative perspectives.
Enhances vocabulary and social skills.
Toys Go Out
Emily Jenkins, Paul O. Zelinsky, 2006
Award winning
Too Many Toys
Shannon David, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of moderation and decluttering effectively.
Encourages decision-making and prioritization in children.
Illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Too Many Toys
Shannon David, 2008
Award winning
Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog
Tom Watson, Ethan Long, 2013
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure encourages creativity and humor appreciation.
Enhances vocabulary with accessible language and repetition.
Strengthens narrative understanding and prediction skills.
Provides laughter-filled bonding opportunities for families.
