Books like The Boy in the Jam Jar: A Bloomsbury Reader: Lime Book Band
Award winning
Oddly
Joyce Dunbar, Patrick Benson, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Encourages empathy and social skills development.
Supports language acquisition and cognitive growth.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.

Oddly
Joyce Dunbar, Patrick Benson, 2009
Award winning
Magic Lemonade (Blue Bananas Level 2)
Joyce Dunbar, Jan McCafferty, 1997
48 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking.
Enhances early reading skills with simple, engaging text.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary growth.
Enjoyable interaction through vivid and playful illustrations.

Magic Lemonade (Blue Bananas Level 2)
Joyce Dunbar, Jan McCafferty, 1997
Award winning
A Very Special Mouse and Mole
James Mayhew, Joyce Dunbar, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Friendship and teamwork central to Mouse and Mole's adventures.
Enhances vocabulary with gentle language for early readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse scenarios.
Delightfully illustrated, capturing children's attention and imagination.

A Very Special Mouse and Mole
James Mayhew, Joyce Dunbar, 2019
Mister Boo!
Joyce Dunbar, Petr Horáček, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Delightful tale of friendship and adventure.
Engages young minds in creative thinking.
Enhances understanding of emotions and relationships.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Mister Boo!
Joyce Dunbar, Petr Horáček, 2021
Is It Really Nearly Christmas?
Victoria Turnbull, Joyce Dunbar, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating countdown to Christmas excites young readers.
Engages children with charming, festive illustrations.
Strengthens understanding of time and seasonal changes.
Encourages anticipation and patience in children.

Is It Really Nearly Christmas?
Victoria Turnbull, Joyce Dunbar, 2018
Fizzy and the Party: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: White Book Band
Sarah Crossan, Sarah Warburton, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative enhances cognitive development.
Characters foster emotional recognition and empathy.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

Fizzy and the Party: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: White Book Band
Sarah Crossan, Sarah Warburton, 2021
The Pug who wanted to be a Fairy
Bella Swift, Maria Peters, 2022
192 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.
Highlights value of perseverance through charming characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding in engaging narrative.
Supports language development and early reading skills.

The Pug who wanted to be a Fairy
Bella Swift, Maria Peters, 2022
My Young Readers Library: 20 awesome reading books
Various, unknown author, 2021
320 pages
Why to read
Cultivates imagination with diverse, engaging stories.
Strengthens reading skills, tailored for youthful learners.
Encourages empathy through character-driven narratives.
Supports developmental milestones in comprehension.
