Books like Who Wants To Be a Poodle I Don't
Award winning
Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
256 pages
Why to read
Mystical adventure fosters creativity and curiosity.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in challenges.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and engagement.

Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
Award winning
That Pesky Rat
Lauren Child, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters teach empathy, understanding diverse perspectives.
Encourages problem-solving through narrative challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

That Pesky Rat
Lauren Child, 2002
Award winning
Charlie and Lola: But Excuse Me That is My Book
Lauren Child, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages love for books and reading.
Teaches importance of sharing and patience.
Engaging and playful illustrations enhance storytelling.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

Charlie and Lola: But Excuse Me That is My Book
Lauren Child, 2005
Award winning
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Colorful illustrations enhance engaging and humorous narrative.
Encourages self-expression and creativity in children.
Addresses family dynamics and sibling relationships.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child, 1999
Award winning
Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent
Lauren Child, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with witty, imaginative storytelling.
Characters exemplify problem-solving and resourcefulness.
Enhances vocabulary through rich, playful language.
Encourages financial literacy and responsibility.

Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent
Lauren Child, 2004
Award winning
Beware of the Storybook Wolves
Lauren Child, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and problem-solving in young readers.
Engaging storyline encourages interaction with text.
Supports literacy skills through playful narrative.
Addresses fear management in a relatable way.

Beware of the Storybook Wolves
Lauren Child, 2000
Award winning
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book?
Lauren Child, 2002
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure in a creatively illustrated book world.
Encourages interaction with text and playful use of language.
Supports literacy development through dynamic narrative structure.
Ideal for shared reading, enhances parent-child bond.

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book?
Lauren Child, 2002
Award winning
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on a classic tale inspires creativity.
Emphasizes resilience and bravery through Bea's adventures.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.
