Books like Milo Winter’s
The Story Collector: Stories Told and Retold (Folk and Fairy)
Susan Price, 1999
138 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural diversity through folk and fairy tales.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.
Sparks creativity and imagination.
Encourages storytelling and oral communication skills.

The Story Collector: Stories Told and Retold (Folk and Fairy)
Susan Price, 1999
Award winning
The Charlie Moon Collection
Shirley Hughes, 2010
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating stories enhance children's imaginative capabilities.
Depicts realistic situations fostering emotional development.
Encourages dialogue about values and challenges.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Charlie Moon Collection
Shirley Hughes, 2010
Award winning
Molly the Mad Basher (Teachers' Secrets)
Malcolm Yorke, Chamberlain, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with fun, imaginative storytelling.
Characters portray problem-solving in relatable scenarios.
Encourages critical thinking through engaging plot twists.
Ideal for interactive teacher-student reading sessions.

Molly the Mad Basher (Teachers' Secrets)
Malcolm Yorke, Chamberlain, 1994
Yuck's Crazy Christmas
Matt, Dave, Matt and Dave, Matthew Morgan, David Sinden, Nigel Baines, 2010
112 pages
Why to read
Festive, humorous narrative sparks joy and laughter.
Engages children in the spirit of holiday traditions.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging storytelling.
Encourages family bonding over shared holiday reading.

Yuck's Crazy Christmas
Matt, Dave, Matt and Dave, Matthew Morgan, David Sinden, Nigel Baines, 2010
Spooky Stories (Treasuries)
Jane Olliver, 1996
160 pages
Why to read
Engages children with thrilling, age-appropriate spooky tales.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination enhancement.
Builds vocabulary and understanding through engaging narratives.
Ideal for shared reading times, strengthening family bonds.

Spooky Stories (Treasuries)
Jane Olliver, 1996
Award winning
Magical Children 3 Books in 1
Sally Gardner, 2004
304 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity and magic-centric curiosity.
Enhances vocabulary through magical narratives.
Encourages resilience through character challenges.
Ideal for family reading and engagement.

Magical Children 3 Books in 1
Sally Gardner, 2004
A Sheep Called Sean (A Pig Called Pete)
Alan Bowater, Pete Pascoe, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks children’s imagination and creativity.
Characters teach valuable lessons in friendship, resilience.
Enhances language skills with playful, rhyming text.
Ideal for bonding during family read-aloud time.

A Sheep Called Sean (A Pig Called Pete)
Alan Bowater, Pete Pascoe, 2007
Award winning
Tadpoles
Betsy James, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Explore life cycles through a captivating narrative.
Encourages scientific curiosity and observational skills.
Supports understanding of nature and growth processes.
Interactive, engaging text suited for young readers.
