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Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
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
Shiny Happy People: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop)
R.E.M., ShinYeon Moon, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Lyrics encourage rhythmic learning and language skills.
Promotes positivity and joy through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Shiny Happy People: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop)
R.E.M., ShinYeon Moon, 2022
Award winning
Get Down Bad Cat: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Margot Debot, 2022
26 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with interactive, dynamic storytelling.
Enhances phonemic awareness through relatable cat characters.
Encourages early literacy with fun, decodable text.
Supports developmental milestones in reading progression.

Get Down Bad Cat: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Margot Debot, 2022
Award winning
Bed Hog & Other Tales: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Sue Marasciulo, 2023
81 pages
Why to read
Engaging, decodable graphic novel format.
Enhances early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Illustrations aid in decoding and comprehension.
Supports individual and shared reading sessions.

Bed Hog & Other Tales: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Sue Marasciulo, 2023
Award winning
Cat Attack: A Short Vowels Decodable Graphic Novel for Beginning Readers
Margot Debot, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, accessible introduction to vowels for new readers.
Vibrant illustrations enhance storytelling and reading comprehension.
Supports phonics skills crucial for early literacy development.
Encourages independent reading through a fun narrative.

Cat Attack: A Short Vowels Decodable Graphic Novel for Beginning Readers
Margot Debot, 2022
Award winning
Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Our Differences
Samara Cole Doyon, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and inclusiveness through captivating narrative.
Encourages appreciation for individuality in a warm, poetic tone.
Inspires young readers to embrace and respect differences.
Supports emotional and social development in children.

Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Our Differences
Samara Cole Doyon, 2024
Award winning
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.
