Books like Fantastic Mr Fox
Award winning
Santa in the City
Tiffany D. Jackson, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic of Christmas in an urban setting.
Encourages belief in oneself and the spirit of giving.
Addresses diversity and inclusion through relatable storytelling.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.

Santa in the City
Tiffany D. Jackson, 2021
Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.

The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
Award winning
Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book
Tracey West, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating narrative. - Encourages courage and teamwork in youngsters. - Develops reading fluency and comprehension. - Suitable for beginning independent readers.

Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book
Tracey West, 2023
Award winning
Winnie The Pooh Christopher Robin Collec
A. A. Milne, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Classic, heartwarming tales of friendship and adventure.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Enhances language skills through beautiful, poetic prose.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Winnie The Pooh Christopher Robin Collec
A. A. Milne, 2025
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Tortoise and the Tug-of-War
Rob Lloyd Jones, Clifford Samuel, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages teamwork and strategic thinking.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Introduces concepts of fairness and cooperation.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Tortoise and the Tug-of-War
Rob Lloyd Jones, Clifford Samuel, 2024
Award winning
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure improves kids' problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable characters boost empathy and connection.
Combines humor and mystery for enjoyable learning.
Encourages teamwork, critical thinking in young readers.
