Books like Worse Than Rotten, Ralph
Award winning
Best in Show for Rotten Ralph: A Rotten Ralph Rotten Reader (Rotten Ralph Rotten Readers)
Jack Gantos, 1998
48 pages
Why to read
Humorous storyline encourages engagement and joy in reading.
Highlights themes of competition and sportsmanship.
Supports character development and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

Best in Show for Rotten Ralph: A Rotten Ralph Rotten Reader (Rotten Ralph Rotten Readers)
Jack Gantos, 1998
Bad Kitty Does Not Like Easter
Nick Bruel, 2021
24
Why to read
Laugh and enjoy the humor of Bad Kitty's antics.
Learn about the importance of family and holiday traditions.
Engage in an adventurous story with unexpected twists.
Appreciate the colorful and enticing illustrations.

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Easter
Nick Bruel, 2021
Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
Jamie Smart, 2022
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters curiosity and engagement. - Encourages teamwork and friendship values. - Stimulates creativity through quirky, inventive scenarios. - Perfect for enhancing young readers' cognitive skills.

Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
Jamie Smart, 2022
Award winning
Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and mischievous adventures.
Encourages creative solutions to quirky problems.
Illustrates consequences of actions in a fun way.
Enhances vocabulary through lively and descriptive language.

Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Two Terrible Vikings
Francesca Simon, 2020
136 pages
Why to read
Vibrant adventure, fosters creativity and imagination.
Highlights values of teamwork and resilience.
Engaging narrative, enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
