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Award winning
File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents
Lemony Snicket, 2014
272 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with intriguing mysteries and puzzles.
Sharpens analytical skills through problem-solving challenges.
Encourages reading comprehension and attention to detail.
Builds connection with relatable, quirky characters.
File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents
Lemony Snicket, 2014
Award winning
The Composer Is Dead
Lemony Snicket, Nathaniel Stookey, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to orchestral music and instruments.
Engaging mystery plot stimulates critical thinking.
Humorous narrative keeps children entertained and learning.
Fosters appreciation for classical music at young age.
The Composer Is Dead
Lemony Snicket, Nathaniel Stookey, 2009
The Hostile Hospital
Lemony Snicket, 2001
255 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Encourages resilience through relatable characters overcoming adversity.
Cultivates empathy and understanding in young readers.
Mysterious, fast-paced narrative stimulates curiosity.
The Hostile Hospital
Lemony Snicket, 2001
Award winning
29 Myths on the Swinster Pharmacy
Lemony Snicket, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Engages curiosity with mysterious, whimsical storyline.
Encourages analytical thinking and creativity.
Unique, quirky characters spark imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
29 Myths on the Swinster Pharmacy
Lemony Snicket, 2014
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Story Board Book
Beatrix Potter, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Classic, enchanting tale sparks imagination and curiosity.
Timeless illustrations enhance visual perception and focus.
Encourages responsibility through Peter’s adventurous missteps.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Story Board Book
Beatrix Potter, 2024
Award winning
The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
106 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with engaging, mysterious storyline.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Encourages family reading and discussion.
The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
