Books like Story and Play Readers, Volume 1
Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 8-9: Class Pack (36 Books, 6 of Each Title)
John Foster, 2005
16 pages
Why to read
Engages children with diverse, captivating stories.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills effectively.
Encourages empathy and social awareness development.
Ideal for classroom and group reading settings.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 8-9: Class Pack (36 Books, 6 of Each Title)
John Foster, 2005
Award winning
To Town (Story Box Read-togethers)
Joy Cowley, 2001
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey sparks children's imagination and curiosity.
Displays teamwork and decision-making through relatable characters.
Enhances linguistic skills with simple, repetitive text.
Encourages parent-child bonding during reading time.

To Town (Story Box Read-togethers)
Joy Cowley, 2001
The Angel Children: Or: Stories from Cloud-Land
Charlotte Higgins, 2009
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through enchanting heavenly tales.
Enhances empathy with relatable, angelic characters.
Encourages moral development and virtue.
Ideal for bedtime reading; fosters parent-child bonding.

The Angel Children: Or: Stories from Cloud-Land
Charlotte Higgins, 2009
Sophella's Birthday Wish
Maggi Nicholas, Stephanie Hewitt, Anita Ho, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming, magical story sparks imagination and joy.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Perfect for family reading, strengthens bonds.

Sophella's Birthday Wish
Maggi Nicholas, Stephanie Hewitt, Anita Ho, 2020
Award winning
My First Rhymes
Ladybird, Ladybird Books, Kate Merritt, Unknown, 2003
12 pages
Why to read
Encourages early language skills through delightful rhymes.
Supports auditory and memory development in young children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage toddlers.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

My First Rhymes
Ladybird, Ladybird Books, Kate Merritt, Unknown, 2003
Nessie and the Holiday Surprise: A Picture Book (Nessie's Untold Tales)
Isla Wynter, Ari Vampari, 2024
31 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination with Nessie's enchanting holiday adventures.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading experiences.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Enhances cognitive development with engaging narrative twists.

Nessie and the Holiday Surprise: A Picture Book (Nessie's Untold Tales)
Isla Wynter, Ari Vampari, 2024
Award winning
What If
Frances Thomas, Ross Collins, 1900
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through engaging 'what if' scenarios.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking in children.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

What If
Frances Thomas, Ross Collins, 1900
Happy Holidays (Key Words with Ladybird, Book 7a)
Ladybird, W. Murray, J.H. Wingfield, 1964
56 pages
Why to read
Festive-themed vocabulary enriches language development.
Engaging narrative fosters early reading skills.
Aligned with age-specific cognitive milestones.
Encourages holiday spirit and cultural awareness.
