The Gaskitts Series
The Children Who Smelled a Rat
Age: 2-6
The Woman Who Won Things
Age: 6-9
The Man Who Wore All His Clothes
Age: 7-9
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Why to read
Interactive experience with built-in torch feature.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Stimulates visual and sensory development.
Provides bonding moments during shared reading time.
Shine a Light: A Funnybones Torch Book (Funnybones Torch Book)
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Award winning
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Why to read
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Enhances reading skills in young learners.
Strengthens family bonds with shared reading time.
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Why to read
Encourages personal growth and transformation.
Engages with themes of responsibility and choice.
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Ideal for discussions on coming-of-age challenges.
Going Through the Gate
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Why to read
Engaging narrative enhances cognitive and language skills.
Fosters creativity through quirky and humorous storytelling.
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Strengthens family bonds through shared reading enjoyment.
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Why to read
Engaging collection of humorous children's poems.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Encourages creative thinking and enjoyment of poetry.
Ideal for shared reading between parents and children.
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Award winning
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Why to read
Bilingual English-Spanish text enhances language development.
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Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports dual-language learning in a fun narrative.
Day of the Dead - Día de Los Muertos: A Bilingual Book for Kids in English and Spanish
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Award winning
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Why to read
Engages children with fun, interactive play-themed stories.
Encourages creativity and imagination in young minds.
Supports developmental milestones through playful narratives.
Fosters bonding during family reading time.
The Children at Play
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Captivating tale of adventures and moral choices.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Strengthens reading skills, boosts cognitive development.
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