Books like The Secret Garden: A Musical Drama for Children
Classic Starts: The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Martha Hailey DuBose, Lucy Corvino, 2005
160 pages
Why to read
Revitalizes appreciation for nature and outdoors.
Encourages resilience and personal growth.
Supports emotional development through friendship.
Fosters curiosity and exploration in young minds.
Classic Starts: The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Martha Hailey DuBose, Lucy Corvino, 2005
Award winning
A Little Princess: With Illustrated
Frances Hodgson Burnett, 2018
368 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity through imaginative storytelling.
Showcases themes of friendship, compassion, and perseverance.
Enhances empathy and social understanding in young readers.
Visually engaging illustrations complement the captivating narrative.
A Little Princess: With Illustrated
Frances Hodgson Burnett, 2018
Award winning
Daisy’s Big Night
Sandra V Feder, Susan K. Mitchell, 2014
112 pages
Why to read
Showcases creativity and self-expression through music and poetry.
Encourages perseverance and confidence in personal talents.
Supports emotional development and friendship bonds.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child connection.
Daisy’s Big Night
Sandra V Feder, Susan K. Mitchell, 2014
Award winning
Swings On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or Early Readers
Jennifer Jones, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging rhymes enhance language skills.
Encourages creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Supports emotional development with relatable conflicts.
Ideal for broadening vocabulary in early readers.
Swings On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or Early Readers
Jennifer Jones, 2021
Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 5-6: Glow-worms: Pack (6 Books, 1of Each Title)
John Foster, 2005
16 pages
Why to read
Engaging stories enhance reading skills and comprehension.
Characters and scenarios boost relational and emotional learning.
Variety in stories keeps young readers interested and curious.
Crafted to align with developmental stages for literacy improvement.
Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 5-6: Glow-worms: Pack (6 Books, 1of Each Title)
John Foster, 2005
Award winning
Noisy Poems for a Busy Day
Robert Heidbreder, Lori Joy Smith, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Captures the lively essence of a child's bustling day.
Rhymes enhance phonetic awareness and early reading skills.
Vivid illustrations spark imagination and visual interpretation.
Encourages auditory development and rhythmic language skills.
Noisy Poems for a Busy Day
Robert Heidbreder, Lori Joy Smith, 2012
Award winning
Franklin's Big Book of Stories: A Collection of 6 First Readers (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sean Jeffrey, Alice Sinkner, Sasha McIntyre, Céleste Gagnon, Jelena Sisic, Shelley Southern, John Lei, Violeta Nikolic, 2013
184 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary with simple, age-appropriate language.
Engages young readers with diverse, captivating stories.
Fosters empathy through relatable character experiences.
Supports early reading skills development.
Franklin's Big Book of Stories: A Collection of 6 First Readers (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sean Jeffrey, Alice Sinkner, Sasha McIntyre, Céleste Gagnon, Jelena Sisic, Shelley Southern, John Lei, Violeta Nikolic, 2013
The traveling Caterpillar An Bolb Taistil (English Irish Bilingual Book for Children)
Rayne Coshav, Kidkiddos Books, Patrisia Marian, 2023
33 pages
Why to read
Enhances bilingual skills in English and Irish.
Promotes cultural awareness and diversity.
Supports cognitive development through language learning.
Engaging story fosters a love for reading.
