Books like Gifts
Award winning
Fun with Modeling Clay (Kids Can Do It)
Barbara Reid, 1998
40 pages
Why to read
Boosts creativity with hands-on clay modeling activities.
Enhances fine motor skills and artistic expression.
Encourages following instructions and patience.
Fosters imagination and unique artistic creation.
Fun with Modeling Clay (Kids Can Do It)
Barbara Reid, 1998
Award winning
Winterling
Sarah Prineas, 2012
248 pages
Why to read
Engages imagination with magical, adventurous storyline.
Encourages resilience through protagonist’s challenging journey.
Teaches values of courage and friendship.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
Winterling
Sarah Prineas, 2012
Award winning
The Sword in the Stone
Karen, Neil Chapman, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging retelling of a classic Arthurian legend.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Supports development of moral and ethical reasoning.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.
The Sword in the Stone
Karen, Neil Chapman, 2006
Award winning
Magic Tree House Series
Mary Pope Osborne, 2005
70 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled stories enhance kids' historical and cultural knowledge.
Encourages vocabulary expansion and language skills.
Accessible content tailored for young independent readers.
Supports development of empathy and curiosity.
Magic Tree House Series
Mary Pope Osborne, 2005
Award winning
Rapunzel
Rosie Greening, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations spark creativity and visual engagement.
Enhances vocabulary through enchanting narrative style.
Fosters empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Encourages adventurous spirit and curiosity.
Rapunzel
Rosie Greening, 2017
The marvellous story of Puss in Boots: A play for children
Nicholas Stuart Gray, Joan Jefferson Farjeon, 1955
104 pages
Why to read
Engaging theatrical adaptation enhances interactive reading.
Strengthens imaginative play and creativity in children.
Offers engaging storyline with memorable characters.
Encourages family bonding through shared performance.
The marvellous story of Puss in Boots: A play for children
Nicholas Stuart Gray, Joan Jefferson Farjeon, 1955
Award winning
More Caps for Sale: Another Tale of Mischievous Monkeys
Esphyr Slobodkina, Ann Marie Mulhearn Sayer, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Enriches creativity with captivating monkey antics.
Enhances problem-solving skills through story challenges.
Stimulates language development and sequence understanding.
Invites interactive read-aloud sessions for family bonding.
More Caps for Sale: Another Tale of Mischievous Monkeys
Esphyr Slobodkina, Ann Marie Mulhearn Sayer, 2015
Award winning
Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space: The Nest: Book 2
Cavan Scott, Tom Huddleston, 2016
75 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of bravery and friendship.
Enhances children's imaginative play and creativity.
Introduces young readers to exciting galactic adventures.
Supports development of resilience and cooperation skills.
