Books like Vincent Van Gogh’s
Award winning
Classics
The Tale of Despereaux
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2003
247 pages
Why to read
Inspires courage and resilience through Despereaux's adventures.
Enhances empathy with relatable, diverse character experiences.
Stimulates imagination with rich, descriptive storytelling.
Supports moral development with clear ethical dilemmas.

The Tale of Despereaux
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2003
Classics
James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 1961
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, sparks imagination and creativity.
Teaches resilience and teamwork through relatable characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Fun, enriching experience enhancing vocabulary and reading skills.

James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 1961
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
The Crane and the Keeper: How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Meeg Pincus, Megan Lloyd, Gillian Eilidh O'Mara, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of interspecies friendship and loyalty.
Educational insights into wildlife conservation issues.
Encourages empathy and understanding of nature.
Ideal for shared reading, fosters family discussions.

The Crane and the Keeper: How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Meeg Pincus, Megan Lloyd, Gillian Eilidh O'Mara, 2025
Tiny Owl's Scary Day
Petr Horáček, unknown author, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses overcoming fears with engaging storytelling.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages emotional development and resilience in kids.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Tiny Owl's Scary Day
Petr Horáček, unknown author, 2025
Award winning
Classics
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 1970
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale sparks imagination and creativity.
Teaches resilience and clever problem-solving skills.
Illustrates teamwork and strategic thinking.
Captivating storyline with memorable animal characters.

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 1970
Iron Robin
Rose Tremain, James Nguyen, Richard Jones, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative fosters imagination and curiosity.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Encourages STEM interest through captivating robotic elements.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Iron Robin
Rose Tremain, James Nguyen, Richard Jones, 2025
Award winning
Classics
The Wind in the Willows Treasury: From the Original Stories by Kenneth Grahame
Kenneth Grahame, 1908
37 pages
Why to read
Classic tales encourage imaginative development.
Timeless characters teach valuable life lessons.
Supports language skills and cognitive growth.
Cultivates empathy and emotional understanding.
