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Award winning
Jackie the Brave: Faces Darkness
Susan Serena Marie, 2021
30 pages
Why to read
Empowers children to overcome fears creatively.
Builds resilience through engaging storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Suitable for shared reading; strengthens bonds.

Jackie the Brave: Faces Darkness
Susan Serena Marie, 2021
Spike and the professor
Tony Hickey, Robert Ballagh, 1991
142 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative, enhances imaginative thinking.
Characters model resilience and curiosity.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Spike and the professor
Tony Hickey, Robert Ballagh, 1991
Award winning
Wizard vs. Lizard
Simon Philip, Sheena Dempsey, 2019
196 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of magic, creativity, and unexpected friendship.
Enhances language skills through playful, inventive storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Wizard vs. Lizard
Simon Philip, Sheena Dempsey, 2019
Award winning
Down In Prairie Dog Town
Maceo K. Moore, 2023
41 pages
Why to read
Vivid exploration of prairie dog life stimulates curiosity.
Engages young minds with charming characters and storytelling.
Encourages understanding of animal behavior and ecosystems.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and attention-to-detail skills.

Down In Prairie Dog Town
Maceo K. Moore, 2023
Award winning
THE ADVENTURES OF BIG DOG: TROUBLES AND TRIUMPH
GRANDPA DONALD R. DRAAYER ED. D., Granda Don Draayer, Grandpa Don Draayer, 2011
44 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures spark curiosity and imagination.
Big Dog's resilience teaches children about perseverance.
Encourages empathy through character-driven narratives.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.

THE ADVENTURES OF BIG DOG: TROUBLES AND TRIUMPH
GRANDPA DONALD R. DRAAYER ED. D., Granda Don Draayer, Grandpa Don Draayer, 2011
The Donkey on the Sands (Enid Blyton's Popular Rewards Series 7)
Enid Blyton, 1996
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's imagination.
Encourages empathy through relatable animal characters.
Enhances critical thinking through engaging narrative.
A delightful, educational read for young readers.

The Donkey on the Sands (Enid Blyton's Popular Rewards Series 7)
Enid Blyton, 1996
Award winning
Bodhi the Bird!
Sharky, 2023
38 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages empathy through Bodhi’s emotional journey.
Supports language skills with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Bodhi the Bird!
Sharky, 2023
Award winning
Neil and the Moon's Secret
Hrant Abrahamyan, 2023
25 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about space and astronomy.
Boosts understanding of friendship and teamwork.
Engages young minds with vivid illustrations.
Encourages exploration and scientific thinking.
