Books like My Little Thief
Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Enhances understanding of persistence and goal-setting.
Encourages creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Supports early emotional and cognitive development.

Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers, 2024
Isadora Moon and the Frost Festival
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
128 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through magical, engaging storytelling.
Enhances empathy with diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Isadora Moon and the Frost Festival
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
Rhinos at Recess
Mary Pope Osborne, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline keeps children engaged.
Highlights teamwork and cooperation skills.
Introduces wildlife conservation in an accessible manner.
Supports language development and comprehension.

Rhinos at Recess
Mary Pope Osborne, 2023
Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.

Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
A Sky Full of Dragons
Tiffany McDaniel, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with captivating dragon-filled adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
Encourages empathy through diverse character interactions.
Supports problem-solving with plot-driven challenges.

A Sky Full of Dragons
Tiffany McDaniel, 2024
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure: (The Magic Faraway Tree)
Jacqueline Wilson, 2022
304 pages
Why to read
Expands imagination with vibrant, magical adventures.
Encourages resilience through engaging character challenges.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive narrative.
Fosters family bonding through shared reading moments.

The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure: (The Magic Faraway Tree)
Jacqueline Wilson, 2022
Nina Peanut
Sarah Bowie, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations spark creativity and visual engagement.
Encourages resilience and empathy through relatable storytelling.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Engaging narrative that fosters parent-child bonding.
