Books like What If...
Award winning
All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant journey through the colorful streets of Havana.
Celebrates creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
Rich cultural immersion that fosters global awareness.
Engaging narrative that builds relatability and empathy.
All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
Award winning
Crankenstein
Samantha Berger, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Delightfully humorous, sparks laughter in young readers.
Explains emotions through vivid, engaging illustrations.
Encourages emotional recognition and self-expression.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
Crankenstein
Samantha Berger, 2021
Award winning
The Very Merry Poop Christmas
Samantha Berger, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Hilarious, festive story that captivates young readers.
Enhances vocabulary with playful, age-appropriate language.
Encourages creativity through whimsical, engaging narratives.
Fosters joy of reading with relatable, humorous content.
The Very Merry Poop Christmas
Samantha Berger, 2022
Award winning
Shelter (Emergent Reader)
Samantha Berger, Susan Cañizares, 1998
16 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of safety and belonging.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Simple text perfect for beginner readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
Shelter (Emergent Reader)
Samantha Berger, Susan Cañizares, 1998
Award winning
Little Elliot, Fall Friends
Mike Curato, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations stimulate visual learning and creativity.
Addresses themes of friendship and resilience.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Perfect for cozy, shared reading sessions.
Little Elliot, Fall Friends
Mike Curato, 2017
Silent Letters: Let's Read
Samantha Berger, WordUnited, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances phonetic skills through interactive silent letter exploration.
Boosts vocabulary and comprehension with engaging activities.
Fosters curiosity about language structure and usage.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading sessions.
Silent Letters: Let's Read
Samantha Berger, WordUnited, 2018
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Adventures in Cartooning: Create a World
James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and artistic expression in children.
Engaging storyline encourages interactive learning.
Enhances visual storytelling and sequential thinking skills.
Ideal for developing young cartoonists' skills.
