Books like The Children at Play
Award winning
Going Through the Gate
Janet S. Anderson, 1979
123 pages
Why to read
Encourages personal growth and transformation.
Engages with themes of responsibility and choice.
Supports understanding of transitions and new beginnings.
Ideal for discussions on coming-of-age challenges.
Going Through the Gate
Janet S. Anderson, 1979
Shine a Light: A Funnybones Torch Book (Funnybones Torch Book)
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1998
16 pages
Why to read
Interactive experience with built-in torch feature.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Stimulates visual and sensory development.
Provides bonding moments during shared reading time.
Shine a Light: A Funnybones Torch Book (Funnybones Torch Book)
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1998
Half a Pig
Allan Ahlberg, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative enhances cognitive and language skills.
Fosters creativity through quirky and humorous storytelling.
Encourages analytical thinking with puzzle-like scenarios.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading enjoyment.
Half a Pig
Allan Ahlberg, 2004
Award winning
The Children Who Smelled a Rat
Allan Ahlberg, Katharine McEwen, 2005
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery story that sparks curiosity.
Encourages deductive reasoning and attention to detail.
Humorous narrative enhances the fun learning experience.
Supports development of literacy and comprehension skills.
The Children Who Smelled a Rat
Allan Ahlberg, Katharine McEwen, 2005
Award winning
Friendly Matches
Allan Ahlberg, 2001
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging collection of humorous children's poems.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Encourages creative thinking and enjoyment of poetry.
Ideal for shared reading between parents and children.
Friendly Matches
Allan Ahlberg, 2001
Award winning
My Worst Book Ever
Allan Ahlberg, 2018
64 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor, creativity, and unexpected twists.
Highlights the ups and downs of a writer’s journey.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through challenges.
Illustrations complement the story, enhancing engagement.
My Worst Book Ever
Allan Ahlberg, 2018
The Boyhood of Burglar Bill
Allan Ahlberg, 2008
192 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of adventures and moral choices.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Strengthens reading skills, boosts cognitive development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Boyhood of Burglar Bill
Allan Ahlberg, 2008
Award winning
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1991
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive story enhances engagement and literacy skills.
Festive theme fosters holiday spirit and joy.
Incorporates familiar fairy tale characters for relatability.
Encourages post-reading discussions and creativity.
