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There's a Beast in the Basement!
Pamela Butchart, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure stimulates curiosity and imagination.
Characters display bravery, teamwork, and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Encourages discussion about fear and courage.

There's a Beast in the Basement!
Pamela Butchart, 2023
The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
510 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity, expands imagination.
Strengthens reading skills, boosts cognitive development.
Encourages resilience, problem-solving abilities.
Timeless tale, resonates across generations.

The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
Award winning
Super Rabbit Boy World!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Exciting, adventurous narrative engages young readers.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Ideal for enhancing early reading development.

Super Rabbit Boy World!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2022
Award winning
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through magical realism.
Builds empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Stimulates language development and imagination.

Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
113 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable sibling dynamics.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Encourages shared reading with captivating storytelling.

The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
224 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through enchanting, magical adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging storyline.
Encourages exploration of emotions and relationships.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
Award winning
Grace the Cove Dragon
Maddy Mara, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity through enchanting fantasy narrative.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
