Books like The Girl Who Swam With the Fish: An Athabascan Legend
Goblin in the Rainforest (Gibblewort the Goblin)
Stephen King, Victor Kelleher, 2004
80 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's imagination and creativity.
Engaging, mischievous characters enhance relatability and entertainment.
Encourages problem-solving skills through exciting narrative twists.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Goblin in the Rainforest (Gibblewort the Goblin)
Stephen King, Victor Kelleher, 2004
Award winning
The Old Woman and the Eagle: English-Dari Edition (Teaching Stories)
Idries Shah, Natasha Delmar, 2003
38 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Dari text enhances language development.
Culturally rich story boosts global awareness.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Ideal for parent-child interactive learning.
The Old Woman and the Eagle: English-Dari Edition (Teaching Stories)
Idries Shah, Natasha Delmar, 2003
Rivers
Jackie Dwyer, 2001
24 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse ecosystems and the importance of rivers.
Interactive narrative enhances children's geographical knowledge.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation values.
Supports curriculum learning with engaging storytelling.
Rivers
Jackie Dwyer, 2001
Jango the Little Dragon: The Wondrous Adventures of Little Dragon
Doris Soli, 2011
36 pages
Why to read
Inspires Imagination: Reading about Jango's adventures can spark creativity and imagination in young readers, allowing them to explore fantastical worlds and situations through the narrative.
Teaches Important Lessons: The story may contain valuable life lessons about friendship, courage, and perseverance that are important for children to learn in a fun and engaging way.
Develops Reading Skills: Engaging with a book like this can help children improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary, which are critical skills for their academic growth.
Entertainment Value: The wondrous adventures of Jango the Little Dragon are likely to be filled with excitement, humor, and joy, providing a delightful reading experience for both children and adults.
Jango the Little Dragon: The Wondrous Adventures of Little Dragon
Doris Soli, 2011
Award winning
The Crane Wife
Odds Bodkin, Gennady Spirin, Gennadii Spirin, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating folklore enriches cultural understanding and appreciation.
Teaches empathy and the importance of kindness.
Boosts emotional intelligence through complex relationship dynamics.
Encourages imagination with beautifully crafted illustrations.
The Crane Wife
Odds Bodkin, Gennady Spirin, Gennadii Spirin, 1998
Award winning
Children of the Benin Kingdom
Dinah Orji, 2020
123 pages
Why to read
Engaging historical narrative of ancient African civilization.
Bolsters knowledge on African heritage and culture.
Encourages understanding of diversity and historical perspectives.
Enhances literacy through rich, descriptive storytelling.
Children of the Benin Kingdom
Dinah Orji, 2020
Award winning
Flute in the Forest
Leela Broome Gour, Ajanta Guhathakurta, 2010
208 pages
Why to read
Captivating story enhances children's imagination and creativity.
Introduces music appreciation, promotes auditory and emotional development.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion.
Flute in the Forest
Leela Broome Gour, Ajanta Guhathakurta, 2010
Award winning
Down in the Forest
Yvonne Morrison, Jenny Cooper, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative set in a vibrant forest environment.
Teaches valuable life lessons through animal characters.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
