Books like Ty's Travels: Camp-Out
Award winning
Rock Star: Jada Jones
Kelly Starling Lyons, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, 2017
96 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship, perseverance, and self-discovery.
Empowers children to embrace their unique talents.
Features engaging, easy-to-follow narrative.
Encourages interest in science and rocks.
Rock Star: Jada Jones
Kelly Starling Lyons, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, 2017
Award winning
Tea Cakes for Tosh
Kelly Starling Lyons, E.B. Lewis, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family connections and culinary heritage.
Enhances understanding of family traditions and history.
Stimulates early reading through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and cultural appreciation.
Tea Cakes for Tosh
Kelly Starling Lyons, E.B. Lewis, 2012
Award winning
She Persisted: Coretta Scott King
Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Starling Lyons, Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Coretta Scott King's powerful life story.
Highlights themes of perseverance and social justice.
Educates on historical American civil rights movements.
Encourages discussions on equality and personal values.
She Persisted: Coretta Scott King
Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Starling Lyons, Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint, 2022
Ty's Travels: Winter Wonderland
Kelly Starling Lyons, Niña Mata, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores winter wonders through Ty's adventurous eyes.
Enhances vocabulary with engaging, easy-to-follow language.
Strengthens understanding of seasons and natural phenomena.
Encourages curiosity and discovery in young readers.
Ty's Travels: Winter Wonderland
Kelly Starling Lyons, Niña Mata, 2022
Award winning
Going Down Home with Daddy
Kelly Starling Lyons, Daniel Minter, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family, heritage, and multigenerational bonds.
Enhances understanding of African American culture and history.
Empowers children through relatable, strong character representations.
Encourages family connections and storytelling traditions.
Going Down Home with Daddy
Kelly Starling Lyons, Daniel Minter, 2019
Cat Kid Comic Club 2: Perspectives
Dav Pilkey, 1991
224 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through fun comic-making adventures.
Encourages diversity of perspectives, boosting empathy.
Improves reading skills and artistic expression.
Engaging for children, comforting for parents.
Cat Kid Comic Club 2: Perspectives
Dav Pilkey, 1991
A Trip to the Park
Charmaine Foord, Emily Hughes, 2021
16 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, captivating illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages exploration and curiosity about nature.
Supports early language development through simple, repetitive phrases.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions with young readers.
A Trip to the Park
Charmaine Foord, Emily Hughes, 2021
Geronimo Stilton Reporter Vol. 16: Mr. and Mrs. Matched
Geronimo Stilton, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with vibrant, animated storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language use.
Cultivates cognitive skills via mystery-solving plots.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading adventures.
