Books like The Hoys
The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Rich, vibrant illustrations stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Engages children in exploring themes of courage and friendship.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.

The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Supports development of reading and interpretative skills.
Reassures young readers to pursue their creative passions.

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Small Flames: Jory the Orange Dragon
A M Luzzader, 2023
94 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale encourages curiosity and exploration.
Builds emotional intelligence through Jory's relatable struggles.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills effectively.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Small Flames: Jory the Orange Dragon
A M Luzzader, 2023
Award winning
Emerald and the Ocean Parade
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Vibrant underwater adventure captivates young readers.
Encourages empathy through diverse sea creature characters.
Instills values of teamwork and cooperation.
Engaging illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.

Emerald and the Ocean Parade
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
The Wizard of Oz (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
L. Frank Baum, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Classic tale sparks imagination and adventure.
Encourages bravery, friendship, and self-discovery.
Rich, vivid descriptions enhance visual thinking.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

The Wizard of Oz (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
L. Frank Baum, 2023
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.

Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating starry tales.
Characters teach valuable emotional and social lessons.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
