Books like The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic
Award winning
The Maniacal Mischief of the Marauding Monsters
Meredith Rusu, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging narrative encourages creative thinking.
Characters demonstrate teamwork, resilience, and empathy.
Adventure theme enhances problem-solving skills.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.

The Maniacal Mischief of the Marauding Monsters
Meredith Rusu, 2023
Award winning
The Charlie Moon Collection
Shirley Hughes, 2010
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating stories enhance children's imaginative capabilities.
Depicts realistic situations fostering emotional development.
Encourages dialogue about values and challenges.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Charlie Moon Collection
Shirley Hughes, 2010
Award winning
Apparitions of Holy Mother Mary: Five Heavenly Calls to Children
Mother, Refuge, Mother And Refuge, Ron Ray, 2023
38 pages
Why to read
Highlights spiritual growth through engaging stories.
Enhances understanding of religious experiences.
Encourages compassion and empathy in children.
Shared reading experience strengthens family bonds.

Apparitions of Holy Mother Mary: Five Heavenly Calls to Children
Mother, Refuge, Mother And Refuge, Ron Ray, 2023
Witch One In House
Elisabetta Gnone, Hyperion Staff, Elizabeth Lenhard, 2004
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging and mystical storyline captures young imaginations.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Supports literacy and cognitive development through reading.

Witch One In House
Elisabetta Gnone, Hyperion Staff, Elizabeth Lenhard, 2004
Award winning
The Giving Snowman: A Children’s Bedtime Story about Gratitude
Julia Zheng, Graziella Miligi, Mandy Grant-Grierson, Qinghong Zheng, 2021
27 pages
Why to read
Fosters gratitude and generosity in young readers.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Simple language perfect for bedtime storytelling.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

The Giving Snowman: A Children’s Bedtime Story about Gratitude
Julia Zheng, Graziella Miligi, Mandy Grant-Grierson, Qinghong Zheng, 2021
Award winning
The Legend of the Christmas Witch
Daniel Murphy, Aubrey Plaza, Julia Iredale, Listening Library, Dan Murphy, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Intriguing twist on traditional Christmas tales.
Empowers creativity and divergent thinking in children.
Teaches the value of kindness and understanding.
Encourages bonding through shared family reading.

The Legend of the Christmas Witch
Daniel Murphy, Aubrey Plaza, Julia Iredale, Listening Library, Dan Murphy, 2021
Award winning
Magic Money
Ann Nolan Clark, 1950
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of basic financial concepts through fun narrative.
Boosts arithmetic skills subtly alongside the story’s progression.
Strengthens decision-making and responsibility in young readers.
Captivating illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.

Magic Money
Ann Nolan Clark, 1950
Award winning
Rudy and the Owl
Dolores Frazer, Jim Lagasse, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters creativity and imagination.
Characters embody resilience and adaptability, ideal for kids.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving themes.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
