Books like The Grunts in Trouble
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
Yasmin in Charge
Saadia Faruqi, 2019
96 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through leadership and decision-making themes.
Highlights diverse cultural perspectives, fostering inclusivity.
Stimulates curiosity and confidence in young readers.
Encourages independence and initiative in problem-solving.

Yasmin in Charge
Saadia Faruqi, 2019
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
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
The Labyrinth of Doom: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2022
150 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, engaging storyline captivates young readers.
Characters display teamwork, enhancing social skills development.
Encourages creative thinking and strategic problem-solving.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Labyrinth of Doom: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2022
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
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
Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
The Labyrinth of Doom
and researched capybaras the world’s largest rodents. Stuart lives with his family in Los Angeles. You can learn more about what he’s up to at StuartGibbs.com., been a newspaper columnist, developed TV shows, worked on a whole bunch of animated films, and Spy School series. He has written screenplays, Once Upon a Tim series, Moon Base Alpha series, FunJungle series, Stuart Gibbs is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Charlie Thorne series, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Embark on an exhilarating adventure that stimulates the imagination.
Develop problem-solving skills through the engaging and complex plot.
Learn about historical and environmental elements woven seamlessly into the story.
Experience the growth of teamwork and bravery in a fantastical setting.
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The Labyrinth of Doom
and researched capybaras the world’s largest rodents. Stuart lives with his family in Los Angeles. You can learn more about what he’s up to at StuartGibbs.com., been a newspaper columnist, developed TV shows, worked on a whole bunch of animated films, and Spy School series. He has written screenplays, Once Upon a Tim series, Moon Base Alpha series, FunJungle series, Stuart Gibbs is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Charlie Thorne series, 2021
Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Tom Watson, 2022
240 pages
Why to read
Humorous story enhances children's linguistic and emotional development.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration through engaging narrative.
Develops empathy by exploring diverse perspectives of characters.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
