Books like The Kingfisher Treasury of Spooky Stories
Spooky Stories (Treasuries)
Jane Olliver, 1992
160 pages
Why to read
Engages children with thrilling, age-appropriate spooky tales.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination enhancement.
Builds vocabulary and understanding through engaging narratives.
Ideal for shared reading times, strengthening family bonds.

Spooky Stories (Treasuries)
Jane Olliver, 1992
Little Ben's Bedtime Stories
Bernard E. Bentley, 2004
31 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity through engaging storytelling.
Features relatable, diverse characters for young readers.
Supports emotional development and empathy.
Ideal for bedtime, encourages a night-time reading routine.

Little Ben's Bedtime Stories
Bernard E. Bentley, 2004
My Monster: Boris to the Rescue and Felix the Naughty Monster!
Abbey Campbell Cook, Kaz Campbell, 2015
88 pages
Why to read
Engaging stories foster imagination and emotional intelligence.
Characters model friendship, empathy, and cooperation.
Encourages creative problem-solving and resilience.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.

My Monster: Boris to the Rescue and Felix the Naughty Monster!
Abbey Campbell Cook, Kaz Campbell, 2015
Town
unknown author, Jo Litchfield, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Introduces community roles through fun, relatable scenarios.
Encourages understanding of teamwork and cooperation.
Perfect for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Town
unknown author, Jo Litchfield, 2004
Award winning
Monster Stories
Parragon, 2001
256 pages
Why to read
Exciting tales spark imagination and curiosity.
Characters demonstrate resilience and problem-solving skills.
Enhances language development and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Monster Stories
Parragon, 2001
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
The Seriously Spooky Joke Book
Woodward, 2004
128 pages
Why to read
Filled with laughter-inducing, child-friendly spooky jokes.
Encourages linguistic skills and vocabulary expansion.
Perfect for shared reading, enhancing familial bonds.
Boosts comprehension through humor and wordplay.

The Seriously Spooky Joke Book
Woodward, 2004
Award winning
The Midnight Man
Rews, Berlie Doherty, Ian Andrew, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Captivates with mystery, igniting children's imagination.
Introduces teamwork, enhancing social and cognitive skills.
Encourages bravery and problem-solving in young readers.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, aiding visual learning.
