Books like The Glass Town Game
Award winning
Martin Makes a Dinosaur Cake
Lisette Starr, Gustyawan, 2021
36 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through baking and dinosaur-themed adventure.
Illustrates problem-solving in a fun, engaging manner.
Strengthens reading skills with simple, captivating language.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading time.

Martin Makes a Dinosaur Cake
Lisette Starr, Gustyawan, 2021
Award winning
Petunia Prima Ballerina
Debbie Kay Martin, Karen L. Tucker, Kat Powell, Alyssa Sursa, Little Elephant Publishing, 2022
34
Why to read
Inspires perseverance through engaging, ballet-themed narrative.
Encourages expression and creativity in young readers.
Supports social skills and friendship values.
Ideal for boosting early reading and comprehension skills.

Petunia Prima Ballerina
Debbie Kay Martin, Karen L. Tucker, Kat Powell, Alyssa Sursa, Little Elephant Publishing, 2022
Who Caught the Yawn? and Where Did the Sneeze Go?: Two stories from the life of Max
Jennifer Mosher, Todd Sharp, 2013
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales exploring everyday mysteries through Max's adventures.
Encourages curiosity and scientific thinking in young readers.
Characters and scenarios are relatable, enriching child’s everyday experiences.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Who Caught the Yawn? and Where Did the Sneeze Go?: Two stories from the life of Max
Jennifer Mosher, Todd Sharp, 2013
Award winning
The Mia Mayhem Collection
Kara West, Leeza Hernandez, 2019
512 pages
Why to read
Superhero adventures ignite imagination and creativity.
Encourages resilience and overcoming challenges.
Supports development of identity and self-confidence.
Engaging stories foster love for reading.

The Mia Mayhem Collection
Kara West, Leeza Hernandez, 2019
Award winning
Beware of the Storybook Wolves
Lauren Child, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and problem-solving in young readers.
Engaging storyline encourages interaction with text.
Supports literacy skills through playful narrative.
Addresses fear management in a relatable way.

Beware of the Storybook Wolves
Lauren Child, 2000
Award winning
Captain Underpants Series
Dav Pilkey, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity with humorous and inventive storytelling.
Encourages independent reading through engaging text and illustrations.
Enhances problem-solving skills with playful plots and challenges.
Supports emotional development through relatable character experiences.

Captain Underpants Series
Dav Pilkey, 2019
Award winning
Draw!
Raúl Colón, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through engaging art and storytelling.
Encourages self-expression and confidence in young artists.
Supports developmental skills with interactive drawing prompts.
Fosters a love for art and imaginative play.

Draw!
Raúl Colón, 2014
Award winning
A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children
Caroline Kennedy, Jon J. Muth, 2005
144 pages
Why to read
Cultivates appreciation for poetry in young minds.
Enhances vocabulary and emotional understanding.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.
Supports literacy development and creative expression.
