Books like The Christmas Eve Ghost
Over the Moon
Shirley Hughes, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages children's emotional development.
Illustrations enhance imagination and visual interpretation skills.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Inspires creativity and curiosity in young readers.

Over the Moon
Shirley Hughes, 1998
Out and About: A First Book of Poems
Shirley Hughes, 1988
56 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vibrantly illustrated everyday adventures.
Enhances vocabulary through playful, rhyming text.
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Out and About: A First Book of Poems
Shirley Hughes, 1988
Award winning
Enchantment in the Garden
Shirley Hughes, 1996
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging and whimsical adventure awaits.
Characters teach empathy and understanding.
Encourages curiosity and exploration.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Enchantment in the Garden
Shirley Hughes, 1996
Award winning
The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
100 pages
Why to read
Captures pioneering spirit and historical American lifestyle.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through character development.
Supports understanding of familial and societal roles.
Engages young readers with vivid, descriptive storytelling.

The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
Award winning
The Christmas Book
Emily Kilgore, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Festive story ignites the magic of Christmas.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading times.
Boosts vocabulary with engaging holiday-themed words.
Supports understanding of cultural holiday traditions.

The Christmas Book
Emily Kilgore, 2022
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.

My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
A Very Mercy Christmas
Kate Dicamillo, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming holiday story sparking festive spirit.
Encourages kindness and generous community values.
Engaging illustrations enhance visual literacy.
Ideal read for family bonding during holidays.
