Books like Secrets of the Forest: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature
The Book from Far Away
Bruce Handy, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Explores rich cultural diversity and global awareness.
Encourages empathy and understanding through varied perspectives.
Stimulates curiosity with enchanting, mysterious narrative.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
The Book from Far Away
Bruce Handy, 2023
Nocturnal Nico: A Bedtime Picture Book for Night Owls
Gabe Jensen, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages healthy bedtime routines through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development and understanding of nighttime fears.
Stimulates imagination with captivating nocturnal adventures.
Strengthens parent-child bonding during bedtime reading.
Nocturnal Nico: A Bedtime Picture Book for Night Owls
Gabe Jensen, 2024
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating starry tales.
Characters teach valuable emotional and social lessons.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
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
Bean The Stretchy Dragon: A Sally & Bean Adventure
Ari Stocrate, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure encourages curiosity and imagination.
Features relatable characters fostering emotional development.
Enhances problem-solving through playful storytelling.
Supports language skills with rhythmic, accessible text.
Bean The Stretchy Dragon: A Sally & Bean Adventure
Ari Stocrate, 2023
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure in a magical forest setting.
Strong female protagonist encourages empowerment and resilience.
Enhances creative thinking and imaginative play.
Ideal for family reading, fosters bonding and discussion.
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
The Night Tent
Landis Blair, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through captivating illustrations.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative.
Supports emotional development with relatable themes.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.
The Night Tent
Landis Blair, 2023
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.
