Explore Bodley Beginners: Discover similar reads
Happy Birthday, Grampie
Susan Pearson, 1987
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates familial love and grandparent-grandchild relationships.
Enhances emotional comprehension and empathy among young readers.
Encourages celebrating milestones and making memories together.
Supports language development through engaging dialogue.

Happy Birthday, Grampie
Susan Pearson, 1987
Award winning
Anna May's Cloak
Christiane Cicioli, Susan Pearson, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through colorful, engaging storytelling.
Teaches resilience and adaptability in changing circumstances.
Supports emotional development with relatable family dynamics.
Encourages intergenerational bonding and heritage appreciation.

Anna May's Cloak
Christiane Cicioli, Susan Pearson, 2013
Award winning
A Beasty Story
Bill Martin Jr., Steven Kellogg, 1999
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging, suspenseful storyline sparks imagination.
Vibrant illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.
Encourages literacy and language development.
Stimulates curiosity and predictive reasoning.

A Beasty Story
Bill Martin Jr., Steven Kellogg, 1999
Award winning
Paul Bunyan
Kumin Mw, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Explores folklore, enhancing cultural and historical knowledge.
Encourages creativity and expansion of imagination in young minds.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Engages children in legendary tales of adventure and strength.

Paul Bunyan
Kumin Mw, 2004
Award winning
A@@ My Name Is Alice
Jane Bayer, Steven Kellogg, 1984
24 pages
Why to read
Explores alphabet through playful, engaging animal stories.
Encourages language development and letter recognition.
Stimulates imagination with colorful, vivid illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

A@@ My Name Is Alice
Jane Bayer, Steven Kellogg, 1984
Award winning
Slugs in Love
Susan Pearson, 2006
33 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of love and perseverance.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging narrative.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy.
Perfect for shared reading sessions.

Slugs in Love
Susan Pearson, 2006
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.
