Books like Thomas and Friends: Percy
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
The Shadow Returns: A Branches Book
Katrina Charman, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story sparks imagination. - Characters teach resilience and teamwork. - Enhances critical thinking through mystery-solving. - Perfect for independent young readers.

The Shadow Returns: A Branches Book
Katrina Charman, 2023
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
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 Wild Robot Escapes (Volume 2) (The Wild Robot, 2)
Peter Brown, 2018
279 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative boosts curiosity and imagination.
Engages young minds in themes of friendship and resilience.
Illustrations enhance visual understanding and retention.
Encourages empathy and emotional development through storytelling.

The Wild Robot Escapes (Volume 2) (The Wild Robot, 2)
Peter Brown, 2018
Award winning
Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows
Kamilla Benko, 2019
416 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with enchanting, adventurous storyline.
Strengthens emotional growth through relatable characters.
Enhances problem-solving and resilience in challenges.
Encourages bonding during family reading time.

Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows
Kamilla Benko, 2019
Award winning
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.
