This Week’s Book Drop
Looking for your child’s next can’t-put-it-down book? Or a cozy read-aloud to share side by side at bedtime? Each week, we highlight five standout books loved by moms, kids, teachers, bookstores and librarians. Plus, since Booktrition preaches about adults modeling reading, there’s one book recommended each week for grown ups!
Impossible Creatures
Impossible Creatures is a top librarian pick at a reading level for grades 6-8, so an advanced reader can read this independently or an adult can read aloud to a child. The book is a fast-paced fantasy adventure filled with magical creatures that keeps readers hooked and excited to keep reading. It also builds empathy and imagination through strong characters and meaningful themes like friendship, courage, and protecting the natural world.
Knuffle Bunny
Also by Mo Willems and a beloved picture book, Knuffle Bunny is perfect as a parent read aloud or for around a second grade reading level to read independently. Everyone can relate to the main character who misplaces a lovie.
Dog Man
This series is a #1 best-selling book. The book is a graphic novel that contains fast action and comedy. Dog Man was also recently turned into a movie. 40% of parents interviewed said that Dog Man was one of their child’s current favorite books.
Elephant & Piggie
Two words: Elephant & Piggie. If those two words don’t mean something to you, they will undoubtedly mean something to your young reader. These are consistently a top pick for kindergarteners, first graders and even second graders. These two have a remarkable friendship, and the book is highly approachable to young readers because of the speech bubbles and limited words per page.