Books like The Wreck of the Zephyr 30th Anniversary Edition
Award winning
Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
Chris Van Allsburg, Liam Neeson, 1985
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure to the North Pole.
Inspires belief in magic and wonder.
Encourages family reading and bonding.
Beautiful illustrations enhance visual perception.

Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
Chris Van Allsburg, Liam Neeson, 1985
Award winning
Ben's Dream
Chris Van Allsburg, 1982
32 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with magical, dream-inspired adventure.
Encourages exploration of global landmarks and geography.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving narrative.
Captivating illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.

Ben's Dream
Chris Van Allsburg, 1982
Classics
The Polar Express
Chris Van Allsburg, Liam Neeson, 1985
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure to the North Pole.
Stimulates imagination and belief in magic.
Encourages hope and the spirit of giving.
Beautiful, award-winning illustrations enhance engagement.

The Polar Express
Chris Van Allsburg, Liam Neeson, 1985
Award winning
Classics
The Polar Express: with Audio CD Read by Liam Neeson
Chris Van Allsburg, Liam Neeson, 1985
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot sparks imagination and belief in magic.
Encourages values of bravery and belief in oneself.
Includes enchanting audio CD by Liam Neeson.
Enhances listening skills and audio comprehension.

The Polar Express: with Audio CD Read by Liam Neeson
Chris Van Allsburg, Liam Neeson, 1985
Award winning
Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, Thomas Girard, Dee Garretson, 2021
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children’s imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters for young readers.
Encourages problem-solving through engaging narratives.
Supports early literacy and cognitive development.

Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, Thomas Girard, Dee Garretson, 2021
Award winning
Amy's Dreaming Adventures: The Underwater Paradise
Chrissy Metge, 2019
36 pages
Why to read
Vibrant underwater settings stimulate children's imagination.
Amy's character teaches resilience and curiosity.
Encourages understanding of marine life and ecosystem.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Amy's Dreaming Adventures: The Underwater Paradise
Chrissy Metge, 2019
Snorgh and the Sailor (ne)
Will Buckingham, Thomas Docherty, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's creativity and curiosity.
Builds empathy through character interactions and friendships.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills effectively.
Encourages resilience and innovative thinking in young readers.

Snorgh and the Sailor (ne)
Will Buckingham, Thomas Docherty, 2012
Award winning
A Dive into the Deep: The Adventurous Readers Series
Tessa Pfeifer, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Explores marine life through captivating adventures.
Enhances knowledge on ecosystems, fostering environmental awareness.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
