Books like The Little Engine that Could: I Can Count
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
Award winning
The Little Engine That Could
Watty Piper, 1930
48 pages
Why to read
Encourages perseverance and resilience in children.
Classic tale inspires confidence in overcoming obstacles.
Simple, rhythmic language ideal for early readers.
Demonstrates the value of optimism and hard work.
The Little Engine That Could
Watty Piper, 1930
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A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon
Suzanne Slade, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with real-life mathematician Katherine Johnson's story.
Highlights perseverance, intelligence, and problem-solving skills.
Encourages interest in STEM among young readers.
Empowers children through historical achievements and resilience.
A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon
Suzanne Slade, 2019
Award winning
Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of overcoming barriers.
Enhances interest in math and science.
Promotes resilience and perseverance.
Ideal for shared reading family time.
Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2019
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
A Sky-Blue Bench
Bahram Rahman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience and perseverance in children.
Illustrates overcoming challenges with creativity.
Enhances empathy through diverse cultural perspectives.
Supports literacy with engaging narrative structure.
A Sky-Blue Bench
Bahram Rahman, 2021
Award winning
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates self-discovery and intellectual curiosity.
Encourages self-confidence through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development and perseverance.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
Award winning
Just Because
Matthew Mcconaughey, Renee Kurilla, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story
Engaging characters
Beautiful illustrations
Important life lessons
