Books like The Girl, the Fish, and the Crown
Iron Hans
Jacob Grimm, Marilee Heyer, Brothers Grimm, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging fairy tale fosters imagination and moral values.
Encourages resilience and personal growth in young readers.
Stimulates curiosity and exploration through adventurous storytelling.
Ideal for family reading and bonding over classic tales.

Iron Hans
Jacob Grimm, Marilee Heyer, Brothers Grimm, 1993
Award winning
The stupid tiger and other tales
Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, William Rushton, 1981
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales fostering creativity and moral understanding.
Characters that teach valuable life lessons.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence.
Family-friendly content that promotes shared reading.

The stupid tiger and other tales
Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, William Rushton, 1981
Award winning
Who Loves Mama?
Cathy J Schmidt, Landon Schmidt, 2020
44 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between mothers and children.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Engaging illustrations captivate and delight young readers.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Who Loves Mama?
Cathy J Schmidt, Landon Schmidt, 2020
Award winning
A Fairy in a Dairy
Lucy A. Nolan, Laura J. Bryant, 2003
29 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, fantastical storytelling.
Encourages empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Supports language development with rich, playful text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

A Fairy in a Dairy
Lucy A. Nolan, Laura J. Bryant, 2003
Christmas Stories for Kids 6-10: 12 Inspiring & Captivating Stories of Holiday Magic + 175 Christmas Jokes Included
Sophia Winslow, Leila Allison, 2025
88 pages
Why to read
Captivating holiday tales spark imagination and magic.
Includes 175 humorous jokes enhancing reading engagement.
Encourages emotional and social development through stories.
Ideal for improving literacy in young readers.

Christmas Stories for Kids 6-10: 12 Inspiring & Captivating Stories of Holiday Magic + 175 Christmas Jokes Included
Sophia Winslow, Leila Allison, 2025
Caspar and the Star
Francesca Bosca, Guliano Ferri, 1991
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.
Encourages empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging plot twists.
Supports early literacy and language development.

Caspar and the Star
Francesca Bosca, Guliano Ferri, 1991
Pearlie and the Big Doll
Wendy Harmer, Mike Zarb, 2014
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale fosters curiosity and imaginative play.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship values.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Pearlie and the Big Doll
Wendy Harmer, Mike Zarb, 2014
The House of the Cats: and Other Tales from Europe
Maggie Pearson, 2014
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating European folklore brings enchanting adventures.
Strengthens cultural knowledge and broadens global perspective.
Develops empathy through diverse character experiences.
Ideal for family reading, enhances bonding and discussion.
