Books like Pocket Cats: Dancing Dreams
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.

The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.

Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
Night Lunch
Eric Fan, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging nighttime adventure sparks imagination.
Relatable animal characters enhance connection.
Encourages problem-solving through playful scenarios.
Perfect bedtime story, promotes peaceful sleep.

Night Lunch
Eric Fan, 2022
Oi Frog! 10th Anniversary Edition
Kes Gray, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Rhyming text enhances phonetic awareness and early reading skills.
Engaging animal characters captivate and maintain young readers' interest.
Encourages creativity through whimsical, situational humor.
Reinforces language patterns, crucial for cognitive development.

Oi Frog! 10th Anniversary Edition
Kes Gray, 2024
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
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
The Hare-Shaped Hole
John Dougherty, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and resilience.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Stimulates imagination with captivating illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Hare-Shaped Hole
John Dougherty, 2023
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.
