Books like Thumbelina: (First Reading Level 4)
Award winning
Beast Quest: Draka the Winged Serpent
Adam Blade, 2024
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative boosts engagement and imagination.
Encourages bravery and problem-solving in young readers.
Facilitates language development and comprehension skills.
Supports emotional growth through character empathy.
Beast Quest: Draka the Winged Serpent
Adam Blade, 2024
Award winning
Finn's First Song: A Whaley Big Adventure
Gerry Daly, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Fosters emotional intelligence and empathy.
Encourages curiosity about marine life and conservation.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Finn's First Song: A Whaley Big Adventure
Gerry Daly, 2021
Award winning
A Song of Frutas
Margarita Engle, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly celebrates Cuban culture through lively market scenes.
Enhances bilingual skills, introduces Spanish vocabulary.
Encourages appreciation of family bonds and traditions.
Supports cognitive and social-emotional development.
A Song of Frutas
Margarita Engle, 2021
Award winning
The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through musical and colorful storytelling.
Encourages emotional growth and self-expression in children.
Supports developmental milestones with engaging narratives.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading times.
The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
Award winning
I Am a Bird
Hope Lim, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the joy of exploring identity and freedom.
Stimulates empathy and understanding through relatable storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, enhancing visual perception and appreciation.
I Am a Bird
Hope Lim, 2021
Award winning
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Aretha Franklin's impactful life and career.
Inspires children with strong, influential female role model.
Encourages respect and determination through engaging storytelling.
Beautiful illustrations complement powerful narrative.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2020
The Wind in the Willows: (Young Reading Series 2)
Lesley Sims, Rax King, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Classic tale adapted for young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and expressive language skills.
Encourages adventure spirit and friendship values.
Supports cognitive and emotional development.
The Wind in the Willows: (Young Reading Series 2)
Lesley Sims, Rax King, 2021
Award winning
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.
