By Bea Birdsong, illustrated by Nidhi Chanani

Reading level: Youngest readers

It’s a brand new day, and a young girl decides to take on the world like a brave explorer heading off on an epic fairytale quest. From home to school and back again, our hero conquers the Mountain of Knowledge (the library), forges new bridges (friendships), and leads the victorious charge home on her steed (the school bus).

Challenge: Lead an adventure with a friend or sibling — invent a quest, a game, or a backyard expedition where you’re in charge.