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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
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.

The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.

Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
Ben's New Friends
Don Halstead, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through intriguing character interactions.
Encourages acceptance and friendship-building skills.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

Ben's New Friends
Don Halstead, 2021
Award winning
Fox and Rabbit
Beth Ferry, Laurel Heger, 2021
90 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Fox and Rabbit
Beth Ferry, Laurel Heger, 2021
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Award winning
Egg Marks the Spot: Skunk and Badger
Amy Timberlake, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, fosters curiosity and exploration.
Dynamic characters, aids in social emotional learning.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Engaging narrative, stimulates early reading skills.

Egg Marks the Spot: Skunk and Badger
Amy Timberlake, 2021
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.
