Top-rated books by Carla Dijs
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Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 21–25: An unofficial Minecraft series
Dave Villager, 2023
406 pages
Why to read
Engages children with adventurous and creative storylines.
Encourages teamwork, strategy, and decision-making skills.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narratives.
Supports cognitive development with complex character interactions.
The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 21–25: An unofficial Minecraft series
Dave Villager, 2023
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of Lenny Henry's rise to fame
Encourages perseverance and chasing dreams
Highlights importance of diversity and inclusivity
Engaging and educational read for young children
Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through concise, imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, carefully chosen language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Ideal for quick, engaging read-aloud sessions.
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris: Album 40 (Asterix)
Jean-Yves Ferri, Fabcaro, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations ignite imagination and visual engagement.
Encourages historical knowledge through engaging storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills with witty, layered text.
Fosters humor appreciation, enhancing social understanding.
