Books like While You're Sleeping
Award winning
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, imaginative adventures.
Highlights value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable content for young readers.

Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
Award winning
Stella's Starry Adventure: Guiding Children Ages 3-5 through an Adventure Beyond the Stars and Planets
Katarzyna Zowal, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Sparks curiosity about stars and planets.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over reading.

Stella's Starry Adventure: Guiding Children Ages 3-5 through an Adventure Beyond the Stars and Planets
Katarzyna Zowal, 2023
Award winning
A Cemetery Stroll
Elford Alley, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and bravery.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Stimulates imagination with engaging, mysterious storyline.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

A Cemetery Stroll
Elford Alley, 2023
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
Award winning
Sashiko's Stitches
Sanae Ishida, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through traditional Japanese sewing art.
Encourages perseverance and attention to detail.
Strengthens cultural awareness and appreciation.
Supports development in fine motor skills.

Sashiko's Stitches
Sanae Ishida, 2024
Award winning
The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 6-10 Illustrated: A Collection of Unofficial Minecraft Books
Dave Villager, 2021
514 pages
Why to read
Engaging pixelated adventure enhances problem-solving skills.
Relatable heroes inspire creativity and perseverance in young readers.
Encourages exploration of virtual worlds, fostering digital literacy.
Illustrated format brings Minecraft universe to life, ensuring fun.

The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 6-10 Illustrated: A Collection of Unofficial Minecraft Books
Dave Villager, 2021
Award winning
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
113 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable sibling dynamics.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Encourages shared reading with captivating storytelling.

The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
Award winning
Hide and Shh!: A Not-So-Sneaky Sister Story About Inclusion
Christina Dendy, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages inclusivity and acceptance among siblings and friends.
Highlights problem-solving through playful sibling dynamics.
Fosters emotional intelligence and empathy in young readers.
Engaging narrative that sparks conversations about fairness.
