Top-rated books by Ilon Wikland
The Holy Night
Age: 0-7
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Angels Around Me
Claire Odogbo, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and compassion.
Encourages understanding of diverse perspectives.
Stimulates emotional and social development.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.

Angels Around Me
Claire Odogbo, 2022
Award winning
Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
256 pages
Why to read
Mystical adventure fosters creativity and curiosity.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in challenges.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and engagement.

Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
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The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.

The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Award winning
The Pilgrim's Progress
John Bunyan, 2001
128 pages
Why to read
Classic allegory exploring moral and spiritual growth.
Encourages perseverance and personal integrity.
Stimulates deep thinking about values and beliefs.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

The Pilgrim's Progress
John Bunyan, 2001
Award winning
Why a Daughter Needs a Mom: Celebrate Your Special Mother Daughter Bond this Christmas with this Heartwarming Picture Book
Gregory Lang, Susannah Leonard Hill, Gail Yerrill, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the unique mother-daughter relationship.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Heartwarming read ideal for holiday bonding.
Beautiful illustrations enhance the touching narrative.

Why a Daughter Needs a Mom: Celebrate Your Special Mother Daughter Bond this Christmas with this Heartwarming Picture Book
Gregory Lang, Susannah Leonard Hill, Gail Yerrill, 2021
Award winning
Ozma of Oz (Oz Series Book 3)
L. Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Baum, 2021
271 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey enhancing imagination and creativity.
Engaging characters fostering empathy and emotional growth.
Encourages resilience through problem-solving situations.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Ozma of Oz (Oz Series Book 3)
L. Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Baum, 2021
They Call Me No Sam!
Drew Daywalt, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and lively text.
Empowers children through themes of individuality and resilience.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

They Call Me No Sam!
Drew Daywalt, 2024
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.
