Books like Helping Hercules
The Great Big Book of Life
Mary Hoffman, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores life stages with warmth and clarity.
Encourages understanding of diverse family structures.
Stimulates conversations about growth and change.
Supportive tool for emotional development.
The Great Big Book of Life
Mary Hoffman, 2019
Award winning
Fright in the Night (The Ghastly McNastys)
Lyn Gardner, 2014
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot, perfect for thrill-seeking young readers.
Engages children with humorous and quirky characters.
Encourages bravery and overcoming fears through story.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading time.
Fright in the Night (The Ghastly McNastys)
Lyn Gardner, 2014
Award winning
Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and mischievous adventures.
Encourages creative solutions to quirky problems.
Illustrates consequences of actions in a fun way.
Enhances vocabulary through lively and descriptive language.
Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
Award winning
Letters from an Alien Schoolboy
Ros Asquith, 2010
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging sci-fi adventure for young readers.
Encourages creativity and uniqueness.
Teaches empathy through diverse character interactions.
Ideal for strengthening reading and comprehension skills.
Letters from an Alien Schoolboy
Ros Asquith, 2010
The Bad Trousers
Ros Asquith, 2014
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging story promotes creativity and imaginative play.
Characters model resilience and inventive problem-solving.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy in children.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.
The Bad Trousers
Ros Asquith, 2014
Award winning
The Great Big Book of Feelings
Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse emotions with engaging illustrations.
Encourages emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
Supports language development and empathetic skills.
The Great Big Book of Feelings
Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith, 2013
Award winning
Two Terrible Vikings
Francesca Simon, 2020
136 pages
Why to read
Vibrant adventure, fosters creativity and imagination.
Highlights values of teamwork and resilience.
Engaging narrative, enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
Two Terrible Vikings
Francesca Simon, 2020
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.
