Books like Friendly Matches
Award winning
Going Through the Gate
Janet S. Anderson, Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1979
123 pages
Why to read
Encourages personal growth and transformation.
Engages with themes of responsibility and choice.
Supports understanding of transitions and new beginnings.
Ideal for discussions on coming-of-age challenges.
Going Through the Gate
Janet S. Anderson, Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1979
Award winning
The Woman Who Won Things
Allan Ahlberg, Katharine McEwen, 2002
80 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with whimsical, captivating storytelling.
Highlights themes of perseverance and resourcefulness.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Ideal for enhancing children's reading and comprehension skills.
The Woman Who Won Things
Allan Ahlberg, Katharine McEwen, 2002
The Boyhood of Burglar Bill
Allan Ahlberg, 2008
192 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of adventures and moral choices.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Strengthens reading skills, boosts cognitive development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Boyhood of Burglar Bill
Allan Ahlberg, 2008
Award winning
The Children at Play
Allan Ahlberg, Bruce Ingman, 2007
32 pages
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
Allan Ahlberg, Bruce Ingman, 2007
Half a Pig
Allan Ahlberg, Jessica Ahlberg, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative enhances cognitive and language skills.
Fosters creativity through quirky and humorous storytelling.
Encourages analytical thinking with puzzle-like scenarios.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading enjoyment.
Half a Pig
Allan Ahlberg, Jessica Ahlberg, 2004
Award winning
My Worst Book Ever
Allan Ahlberg, Bruce Ingman, 2018
64 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor, creativity, and unexpected twists.
Highlights the ups and downs of a writer’s journey.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through challenges.
Illustrations complement the story, enhancing engagement.
My Worst Book Ever
Allan Ahlberg, Bruce Ingman, 2018
Award winning
Funnybones
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1980
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous narrative enhances children’s reading interest.
Friendly skeleton characters foster emotional connections.
Simple language supports early literacy development.
Encourages creativity through playful, spooky adventures.
Funnybones
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1980
Award winning
Son of a Gun
Allan Ahlberg, Allan Alhberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1989
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, action-packed storyline captures young readers' imagination.
Promotes values of bravery and problem-solving.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Encourages parent-child discussions about courage and ethics.
