Books like Never After: The Missing Sword
Award winning
Doña Esmeralda, Who Ate Everything!
Melissa De La Cruz, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Teaches valuable lessons in moderation and consequences.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
Perfect for interactive read-aloud sessions with children.
Doña Esmeralda, Who Ate Everything!
Melissa De La Cruz, 2022
Award winning
Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale sparks curiosity and imagination.
Engages young readers with relatable, dynamic characters.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Perfect blend of fun and educational content.
Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2022
Award winning
Marv and the Pool of Peril
Alex Falase-Koya, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure and mystery enhance cognitive and perceptual skills.
Stimulates imagination, fosters creativity in young minds.
Encourages resilience and teamwork through captivating narrative.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Marv and the Pool of Peril
Alex Falase-Koya, 2022
Rupert Bear: A Celebration of Favourite Stories
Egmont Publishing UK, Alfred Bestall, 2020
288 pages
Why to read
Classic stories sparking children’s imagination and creativity.
Relatable, enduring characters fostering emotional development.
Encourages problem-solving through engaging narratives.
Enhances literacy with captivating storytelling.
Rupert Bear: A Celebration of Favourite Stories
Egmont Publishing UK, Alfred Bestall, 2020
The Gruffalo and Other Stories Treasury
Julia Donaldson, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging, rhythmic storytelling captivates young readers.
Enhances language skills and creative thinking.
Encourages bravery and strategy through vivid narratives.
Ideal for parent-child bonding reading sessions.
The Gruffalo and Other Stories Treasury
Julia Donaldson, 2024
Princess Minna : The Wicked Wood
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
123 pages
Why to read
Enthralling adventure through enchanted woods.
Princess Minna inspires bravery and leadership.
Teaches resilience and problem-solving.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.
Princess Minna : The Wicked Wood
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
Award winning
The Ralph Mouse Collection (The Mouse and the Motorcycle / Runaway Ralph / Ralph S. Mouse)
Beverly Cleary, 2023
624 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures foster imagination and creativity.
Features relatable, resourceful characters promoting resilience.
Encourages problem-solving and independence in children.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.
The Ralph Mouse Collection (The Mouse and the Motorcycle / Runaway Ralph / Ralph S. Mouse)
Beverly Cleary, 2023
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
