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Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.

Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
Award winning
Swings On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or Early Readers
Jennifer Jones, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging rhymes enhance language skills.
Encourages creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Supports emotional development with relatable conflicts.
Ideal for broadening vocabulary in early readers.

Swings On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or Early Readers
Jennifer Jones, 2021
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Matilda (Colour Edition)
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 2022
212 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through Matilda's courage and intelligence.
Stimulates young minds with rich, vivid language and illustrations.
Addresses themes of bravery and standing up for oneself.
Enhances cognitive and emotional development through storytelling.

Matilda (Colour Edition)
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 2022
Award winning
My Dad Is A Grizzly Bear
Swapna Haddow, Lily Murray, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant story exploring familial love and adventure.
Fosters creativity and humor in young readers.
Enhances understanding of metaphor and imagination.
Encourages bonding through shared reading.

My Dad Is A Grizzly Bear
Swapna Haddow, Lily Murray, 2020
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My Silly Illy
Abbey Campbell Cook, Campbell Dwyer, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, playful story sparks imagination. - Characters embody childhood curiosity and joy. - Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills. - Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

My Silly Illy
Abbey Campbell Cook, Campbell Dwyer, 2021
Award winning
Bunny & Tree
Balint Zsako, 2023
184 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure between lovable Bunny and wise Tree.
Encourages empathy and friendship in early developmental stages.
Fosters imagination and curiosity through vivid storytelling.
Ideal for bonding during family reading time.

Bunny & Tree
Balint Zsako, 2023
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.
