Books like Fiend of the Seven Sewers
Award winning
Genie and Teeny: The Wishing Well
Steven Lenton, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through magical storytelling.
Encourages friendship and teamwork values.
Supports critical thinking with problem-solving plot.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Genie and Teeny: The Wishing Well
Steven Lenton, 2022
Award winning
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa's Stolen Sleigh
Tracey Corderoy, Steven Lenton, Corderoy Tracey, Le, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging heist tale promotes teamwork and moral values.
Vivid illustrations capture the festive Christmas spirit.
Rhyming text enhances linguistic development and enjoyment.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character redemption.

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa's Stolen Sleigh
Tracey Corderoy, Steven Lenton, Corderoy Tracey, Le, 2020
Award winning
The Bear Stylist
Steven Butler, 2022
300 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, encourages creativity and self-expression.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable animal characters.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Bear Stylist
Steven Butler, 2022
Award winning
The Wrong Pong
Steven Butler, 2011
160 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and whimsical adventures.
Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking.
Features relatable, quirky characters.
Stimulates language skills and vocabulary development.

The Wrong Pong
Steven Butler, 2011
Robbie and the RAAAH
Steven Butler, 2017
60 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure keeps young readers engaged.
Teaches resilience through Robbie's courageous actions.
Supports emotional development and empathy building.
Vivid illustrations complement the thrilling narrative.

Robbie and the RAAAH
Steven Butler, 2017
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.

The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 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
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.
