Books like POSSUM MAGIC (Collector's Silver Anniversary Edition)
Award winning
Not Just a Witch
Eva Ibbotson, 2002
123 pages
Why to read
Engaging, magical adventure captivates young readers' imaginations.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Encourages problem-solving and moral reasoning.
Combines entertainment with meaningful life lessons.

Not Just a Witch
Eva Ibbotson, 2002
Bolivar
Hardie Gramatky, 2000
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of a daring little steam shovel.
Illustrates values of perseverance and hard work.
Encourages children to tackle challenges confidently.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations.

Bolivar
Hardie Gramatky, 2000
Award winning
I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato
Lauren Child, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling encourages creativity and imagination.
Addresses picky eating through fun, relatable narrative.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato
Lauren Child, 2000
Award winning
The Little Ghost
Otfried Preussler, 1966
144 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks curiosity and imagination.
Encourages understanding of friendship and empathy.
Stimulates language development and creative thinking.
Ideal for nighttime storytelling and bonding.

The Little Ghost
Otfried Preussler, 1966
Award winning
A Midsummer Night's Dream: The perfect introduction to classic literature for children (20 Shakespeare Children's Stories Book 9)
William Shakespeare, Macaw Books, 2014
64 pages
Why to read
Introduces Shakespeare's world through captivating storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills effectively.
Stimulates creative thinking and imagination.
Encourages parent-child bonding over classic literature.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: The perfect introduction to classic literature for children (20 Shakespeare Children's Stories Book 9)
William Shakespeare, Macaw Books, 2014
Award winning
Imagination Station Books 3-Pack: Secret of the Prince's Tomb / Battle for Cannibal Island / Escape to the Hiding Place (AIO Imagination Station Books)
Marianne Hering, Wayne Thomas Batson, Marshal Younger, 2014
400 pages
Why to read
Explores historical events through captivating adventures.
Strengthens knowledge on history and culture.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Supports literacy skills and vocabulary expansion.

Imagination Station Books 3-Pack: Secret of the Prince's Tomb / Battle for Cannibal Island / Escape to the Hiding Place (AIO Imagination Station Books)
Marianne Hering, Wayne Thomas Batson, Marshal Younger, 2014
Award winning
Beatrice Doesn't Want To
Laura Numeroff, Laura Joffe Numeroff, Lynn Munsinger, 1981
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages problem-solving through engaging, relatable scenarios.
Highlights importance of persistence in overcoming obstacles.
Strengthens literacy with playful, rhythmic text.
Enhances family bonding through shared reading moments.

Beatrice Doesn't Want To
Laura Numeroff, Laura Joffe Numeroff, Lynn Munsinger, 1981
Award winning
Where's Wally?: Plundering Pirates (Where's Wally? Fun Fact Books)
Rachel Wright, Martin Handford, 2000
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging search-and-find pirate-themed adventure.
Enhances attention to detail and observational skills.
Fun facts intertwine learning with play.
Stimulates curiosity and expands general knowledge.
