Books like The Sailor Who Captured the Sea: And Other Celtic Tales
Award winning
Helping Hercules
Francesca Simon, Ros Asquith, Tony Ross, 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with mythological adventures.
Enhances knowledge of Greek mythology through interactive stories.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Encourages curiosity and love for ancient history.

Helping Hercules
Francesca Simon, Ros Asquith, Tony Ross, 1999
The Wonder Garden - Nature Myths and Tales from All the World Over for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Children's Own Reading: Illustrated by Milo Winter
Frances Jenkins Olcott, Milo Winter, 1919
500 pages
Why to read
Explores global myths, enhancing cultural awareness and diversity.
Stimulating illustrations by Milo Winter spark imagination.
Encourages curiosity and love for nature through folklore.
Ideal for reading aloud, strengthens family bonds.

The Wonder Garden - Nature Myths and Tales from All the World Over for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Children's Own Reading: Illustrated by Milo Winter
Frances Jenkins Olcott, Milo Winter, 1919
Award winning
Knights
Suzan Boshouwers, Marjolein Hund, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with adventurous, historical tales of knights.
Fosters imagination and curiosity about medieval times.
Encourages values of bravery and honor.
Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.

Knights
Suzan Boshouwers, Marjolein Hund, 2015
Nicholas Cricket
William Joyce, Joyce Maxner, Maxner, 1989
28 pages
Why to read
Brightly illustrated, captures children's attention.
Enhances creative thinking through musical elements.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Engaging narrative ideal for parent-child bonding.

Nicholas Cricket
William Joyce, Joyce Maxner, Maxner, 1989
Award winning
The Secret Diary of a Naughty Cat: A Royal Adventure
Daniel Riding, 2020
230 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks curiosity and imagination.
Humorous content, engages young readers effectively.
Encourages empathy through character interactions.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.

The Secret Diary of a Naughty Cat: A Royal Adventure
Daniel Riding, 2020
Award winning
The Adventures of Bunny and Boy
Christine E. Gorhum, Erika Gorhum, 2023
41 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of friendship and discovery.
Enhances empathy and emotional intelligence.
Stimulates curiosity through engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing bond.

The Adventures of Bunny and Boy
Christine E. Gorhum, Erika Gorhum, 2023
Award winning
Who Ate the Sun?
Mandy Phillips, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Encourages understanding of natural world phenomena.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Who Ate the Sun?
Mandy Phillips, 2023
Award winning
Cyclops
Leonard Everett Fisher, 1991
32 pages
Why to read
Explores Greek mythology with engaging storytelling.
Enhances cultural knowledge and historical awareness.
Encourages curiosity and learning through legendary tales.
Ideal for improving children's reading comprehension skills.
