Books like Sunshine
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
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Fosters creativity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Supports development of reading and interpretative skills.
Reassures young readers to pursue their creative passions.

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
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Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.

The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
Award winning
A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
36 pages
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Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young children's attention. - Simple, rhythmic text supports early language development. - Durable board book format withstands toddler handling. - Encourages visual and tactile exploration.

A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
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Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224
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Engages with humor, perfect for young readers.
Encourages creativity and original storytelling.
Nurtures emotional intelligence through character experiences.
Supports literacy with accessible writing style.

Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
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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
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
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Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Evergreen
Matthew Cordell, Helen Day, Dreamscape Media, 2023
48 pages
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Engages children with vibrant, enchanting illustrations. - Encourages environmental awareness and respect. - Supports language development and vocabulary expansion. - Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
