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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
Where's Stitch?: A Disney Search-and-Find Activity Book
Disney Book Group, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Enhances observational skills through search-and-find activities.
Engages children with beloved character Stitch.
Stimulates interactive reading and shared family fun.
Fosters focus and attention to detail.

Where's Stitch?: A Disney Search-and-Find Activity Book
Disney Book Group, 2024
King Coo: The Thing From Space
Adam Stower, Laurence Boxhall, Bolinda audio, 2020
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Encourages creativity through quirky characters and plot.
Strengthens reading skills; engaging for young minds.
Supports developmental skills, ideal for growing learners.

King Coo: The Thing From Space
Adam Stower, Laurence Boxhall, Bolinda audio, 2020
Award winning
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.

The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
When Dad's Hair Took Off
Joerg Muhle, Jörg Mϋhle, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and unexpected fun.
Promotes creativity and humor in storytelling.
Strengthens familial bonds through shared reading moments.
Encourages children to embrace change positively.

When Dad's Hair Took Off
Joerg Muhle, Jörg Mϋhle, 2023
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.

Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird (Lightfall 2)
Tim Probert, 2022
249 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure fosters creativity.
Builds resilience through character challenges.
Enhances problem-solving with intricate plot twists.
Strengthens reading skills in young readers.
