Books like The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Witch
Award winning
The Pug Who Wanted to be an Elf
Bella Swift, 2022
192 pages
Why to read
Charming story, inspires festive joy and imagination.
Builds empathy through relatable, ambitious pug character.
Encourages creativity and pursuing dreams.
Ideal for bonding during holiday family reading.
The Pug Who Wanted to be an Elf
Bella Swift, 2022
The Pug Who Wanted a Birthday
Bella Swift, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creativity and imaginative thinking.
Features relatable characters, enhancing emotional connection.
Highlights importance of friendship and perseverance.
Perfect for improving young readers' literacy skills.
The Pug Who Wanted a Birthday
Bella Swift, 2024
Hare and Tortoise Have a Race: Independent Reading Green 5
Katie Woolley, Marcin Poludniak, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Classic fable with a modern twist.
Encourages perseverance and healthy competition.
Supports early independent reading skills.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations.
Hare and Tortoise Have a Race: Independent Reading Green 5
Katie Woolley, Marcin Poludniak, 2024
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
510 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity, expands imagination.
Strengthens reading skills, boosts cognitive development.
Encourages resilience, problem-solving abilities.
Timeless tale, resonates across generations.
The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Enhances understanding of persistence and goal-setting.
Encourages creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Supports early emotional and cognitive development.
Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers, 2024
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
