Books like You Can't Play with Us, Pete!
The Girls' Gang
Rose Impey, 1989
190 pages
Why to read
Empowers young girls through teamwork and friendship.
Encourages creativity and adventure in problem-solving.
Builds empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Supports cognitive and social development.

The Girls' Gang
Rose Impey, 1989
Lola and the New School: (!Hola, Lola!)
Keka Novales, Gloria Felix, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Encourages adaptability and resilience in new situations.
Highlights importance of friendship and collaboration.
Supports bilingual learning, introduces Spanish language.
Engaging storyline fosters love for reading.

Lola and the New School: (!Hola, Lola!)
Keka Novales, Gloria Felix, 2023
Caterpillars
Theresa Greenaway, 1999
96 pages
Why to read
Engages children with fascinating caterpillar to butterfly transformation.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages curiosity about nature and science.
Supports early literacy and cognitive development.

Caterpillars
Theresa Greenaway, 1999
Award winning
Pushes and Pulls (First Science)
Steffi Cavell-Clarke, 2016
24 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic physics concepts: pushes and pulls.
Engaging illustrations, easy-to-understand explanations.
Encourages curiosity about science and exploration.
Ideal for interactive, educational parent-child reading sessions.

Pushes and Pulls (First Science)
Steffi Cavell-Clarke, 2016
Unicorn Academy: Under the Fairy Moon: A book of the Netflix series (Unicorn Academy: Where Magic Happens)
Julie Sykes, Random House, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Explores magical themes, sparking children's imagination.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Based on beloved Netflix series, ensuring engaging content.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading sessions.

Unicorn Academy: Under the Fairy Moon: A book of the Netflix series (Unicorn Academy: Where Magic Happens)
Julie Sykes, Random House, 2024
Vroom!: Slider Sound Books
Sam Taplin, Ailie Busby, 2023
8 pages
Why to read
Engaging sound slider feature enhances interactive learning.
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young readers.
Simple narratives foster early language skills.
Stimulates auditory and visual development.

Vroom!: Slider Sound Books
Sam Taplin, Ailie Busby, 2023
Award winning
All-American Puppies #5: Puppysaurus
Susan Saunders, Henry Cole, 2001
96 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with fun, dinosaur-themed puppy adventure.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language and scenarios.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for sparking young imaginations.

All-American Puppies #5: Puppysaurus
Susan Saunders, Henry Cole, 2001
Award winning
Lizard Brain
Jocelyn Soliz, Daniela Rojas-Arias, 2020
36 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions and resilience through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances emotional intelligence and self-awareness in children.
Encourages creative thinking and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, deepening family bonds.
