Books like In the Night Garden
Award winning
Phoenix Festival: Book 16 (Secret Kingdom)
Rosie Banks, 2013
128 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, magical adventure stimulates young imaginations.
Encourages values of friendship and teamwork.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative.
Suitable for children aged 5-8 years.

Phoenix Festival: Book 16 (Secret Kingdom)
Rosie Banks, 2013
Upsydown Town
Sue Hendra, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, upside-down world captures children's imagination.
Encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters navigate challenges, teaching resilience.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Upsydown Town
Sue Hendra, 2004
Award winning
Luna
Holly Webb, Jean Cummings, Jo Anne Davies, 2020
192 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Supports emotional growth through heartfelt storytelling.
Stimulates language development and vocabulary expansion.
Engages children with colorful, captivating illustrations.

Luna
Holly Webb, Jean Cummings, Jo Anne Davies, 2020
Award winning
Five-Minute Bedtime Stories
Sam Taplin, Ag Jatkowska, 2023
104 pages
Why to read
Engaging stories ideal for nightly reading routines.
Fosters imagination and emotional development.
Encourages bonding through shared story time.
Cultivates early literacy and listening skills.

Five-Minute Bedtime Stories
Sam Taplin, Ag Jatkowska, 2023
Award winning
Bridesmaid Surprise: Two magical adventures in one! (Secret Princesses)
Rosie Banks, 2018
208 pages
Why to read
Dual magical adventures stimulate imagination and creativity.
Enhances empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Encourages resilience and solution-finding in challenging situations.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonds.

Bridesmaid Surprise: Two magical adventures in one! (Secret Princesses)
Rosie Banks, 2018
Award winning
The Pug Who Wanted to be an Elf
Bella Swift, 2022
192 pages
Why to read
Charming story, inspires festive joy and imagination.
Builds empathy through relatable, ambitious pug character.
Encourages creativity and pursuing dreams.
Ideal for bonding during holiday family reading.

The Pug Who Wanted to be an Elf
Bella Swift, 2022
Award winning
The Snugbugs
Joanna Friedman, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale encourages understanding and cooperation.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork in challenges.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young imaginations.
Fosters empathy and enhances vocabulary through storytelling.

The Snugbugs
Joanna Friedman, 2023
Award winning
The Sparkly Bun
Keith Stoeckeler, Lana Lee, 2023
30
Why to read
Encourages creativity and self-expression through colorful illustrations.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills for early readers.
Supports emotional development by exploring friendship themes.
Interactive and engaging, perfect for family reading time.
