Top-rated books by Steve Barlow
Books like Steve Barlow’s
Award winning
Monster Stories
Parragon, 2001
256 pages
Why to read
Exciting tales spark imagination and curiosity.
Characters demonstrate resilience and problem-solving skills.
Enhances language development and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Monster Stories
Parragon, 2001
The Kingfisher Treasury of Funny Stories
Andrew Matthews, James Frank, unknown author, 1995
160 pages
Why to read
Humorous tales sparking joy and laughter in children.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging narratives.
Strengthens family bonds during shared reading moments.
The Kingfisher Treasury of Funny Stories
Andrew Matthews, James Frank, unknown author, 1995
Award winning
Monster Pet!
Angela Mcallister, Charlotte Middleton, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and curiosity in children.
Encourages empathy through character interactions and story resolution.
Supports language development with simple, captivating language.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Monster Pet!
Angela Mcallister, Charlotte Middleton, 2005
Award winning
Really New School: A Choose Your Own Ending Action Adventure (Up2u Adventures)
Jan Fields, Vivienne To, 2013
80 pages
Why to read
Interactive adventure, empowering children’s decision-making skills.
Multiple endings enhance re-reading value and engagement.
Stimulates imagination and creative thinking.
Supports literacy development and cognitive flexibility.
Really New School: A Choose Your Own Ending Action Adventure (Up2u Adventures)
Jan Fields, Vivienne To, 2013
Award winning
The Flying Vampire (Creepies)
Rose Impey, 2006
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with spooky, fun-filled adventure.
Encourages creativity with quirky, vampire-themed storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills through captivating narrative.
Supports emotional development with relatable fears.
The Flying Vampire (Creepies)
Rose Impey, 2006
Award winning
Dare We Be Dragons?
Barry Falls, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Spurs creativity with vibrant, imaginative dragon adventures.
Encourages resilience through relatable character challenges.
Strengthens problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Supports language development in a fun context.
Dare We Be Dragons?
Barry Falls, 2023
Award winning
My Friends Are Missing
Mary Kendrick, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery storyline enhances problem-solving skills.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Stimulates language development and emotional understanding.
Supports parent-child bonding over shared reading moments.
My Friends Are Missing
Mary Kendrick, 2022
Award winning
The Magic Mirror
Anne Marie Godin, A. Simioni, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with magical, adventurous narrative.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through plot-driven challenges.
Encourages parent-child bonding over shared reading.
