Books like The Story Collector: Stories Told and Retold (Folk and Fairy)
Olly Spellmaker and the Sulky Smudge
Susan Price, 2005
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging, fantasy-driven storyline enchants young readers.
Characters display resilience and creativity.
Encourages cognitive development through problem-solving elements.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Olly Spellmaker and the Sulky Smudge
Susan Price, 2005
A True Spell and a Dangerous (Cambridge Reading)
Susan Price, 1998
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure enhances imaginative thinking.
Characters face challenges, promoting problem-solving skills.
Storyline fosters empathy and understanding among readers.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
A True Spell and a Dangerous (Cambridge Reading)
Susan Price, 1998
Cats' Whispers and Tales
Robert Westall, 1996
160 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating feline adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable, engaging cat characters.
Encourages critical thinking with intriguing cat mysteries.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Cats' Whispers and Tales
Robert Westall, 1996
Happy Ever Crafter:Fairy Tales
Annalees Lim, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through fairy tale crafts and activities.
Enhances fine motor skills and artistic expression.
Interactive storytelling boosts reading comprehension.
Ideal for shared parent-child crafting sessions.
Happy Ever Crafter:Fairy Tales
Annalees Lim, 2018
Ladybird Bedtime Tales
Ladybird Books, Peter Stevenson, 1999
1 pages
Why to read
Captivating stories enhance bedtime routines.
Fosters emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Strengthens language skills and vocabulary development.
Encourages parent-child bonding during reading time.
Ladybird Bedtime Tales
Ladybird Books, Peter Stevenson, 1999
Award winning
First Words and Pictures at Home
Ruth Thomson, Jean Claude, Margot Channing, 2018
14 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance language development.
Introduces everyday objects, boosting recognition skills.
Simple, engaging text supports early reading efforts.
Fosters parent-child bonding through reading together.
First Words and Pictures at Home
Ruth Thomson, Jean Claude, Margot Channing, 2018
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.
Down in the Forest
Yvonne Morrison, Jenny Cooper, 2020
Buddy's Summer Day: The Sound of Short U (Sounds of Phonics)
Cecilia Minden, Joanne Meier, Bob Ostrom, 2010
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances phonics through fun, engaging storylines.
Focuses on short 'U' sound, boosting reading skills.
Supports early childhood literacy development.
Colorful illustrations maintain child's interest and engagement.
