Books like Zombie in Love
Award winning
Sipping Spiders Through a Straw: Campfire Songs for Monsters
Kelly Dipucchio, 2008
30 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and playful monster-themed songs.
Enhances verbal skills through rhymes and repetitive patterns.
Encourages musical interest and rhythmic awareness.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Sipping Spiders Through a Straw: Campfire Songs for Monsters
Kelly Dipucchio, 2008
Award winning
Crafty Chloe
Kelly Dipucchio, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through delightful DIY craft projects.
Teaches valuable lessons of resilience and self-confidence.
Chloe's adventures enhance problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, and improving child-parent bonds.

Crafty Chloe
Kelly Dipucchio, 2012
Award winning
Antoinette
Kelly Dipucchio, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates bravery and determination in overcoming obstacles.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Enhances vocabulary through rich, descriptive language.
Inspires confidence and self-discovery in young readers.

Antoinette
Kelly Dipucchio, 2017
Award winning
Grace for President
Kelly Dipucchio, 2007
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires civic engagement and understanding of democracy.
Encourages leadership skills and goal-setting in young readers.
Celebrates diversity and gender equality.
Empowers children with the concept of political participation.

Grace for President
Kelly Dipucchio, 2007
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
106 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with engaging, mysterious storyline.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Encourages family reading and discussion.

The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.

The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Supports development of reading and interpretative skills.
Reassures young readers to pursue their creative passions.
