Books like The Spinner's Gift
Award winning
Daddies and Baddies
Mat Waugh, 2019
34 pages
Why to read
Humorous, engaging storyline fosters joy in shared reading moments.
Characters demonstrate resilience and inventive problem-solving skills.
Encourages understanding of accountability and consequence.
Illustrations complement text, enhancing comprehension and retention.

Daddies and Baddies
Mat Waugh, 2019
Award winning
Have You Seen Mouse?
Beverly Love Warren, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging search adventure enhances focus and observation skills.
Vibrant illustrations stimulate visual interpretation and artistic appreciation.
Simple yet captivating storyline perfect for young readers.
Encourages curiosity and interactive reading sessions.

Have You Seen Mouse?
Beverly Love Warren, 2022
Okra Stew
Natalie Daise, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through engaging storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with unique, culturally-rich language.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.
Supports emotional development through relatable conflicts.

Okra Stew
Natalie Daise, 2023
Are You a Monster?
Guilherme Karsten, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of identity and self-acceptance.
Engaging and colorful illustrations captivate young readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards differences.
Interactive question format enhances thinking skills.

Are You a Monster?
Guilherme Karsten, 2023
Award winning
The Galactic Quests of Captain Zepto: Issue 1: The Island of Doom
Hank Kunneman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed, stimulates curiosity and imagination.
Teaches teamwork and resilience through engaging narrative.
Encourages exploration of new concepts and ideas.
Colorful illustrations captivate and enhance reading enjoyment.

The Galactic Quests of Captain Zepto: Issue 1: The Island of Doom
Hank Kunneman, 2021
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.

The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.

The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
Award winning
Kozo the Sparrow
Allen Say, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience through Kozo's adventurous challenges. Enhances emotional understanding and empathy. Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers. Beautifully illustrated, captivating children's attention.
