Books like The princess and the pea: Based on the original tale by Hans Christian Andersen
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2022
96 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with fantasy and adventure elements.
Encourages resilience and teamwork in young readers.
Supports language development and reading skills.
Builds empathy through diverse character interactions.

The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2022
Award winning
Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
Jacqueline Alcántara, Alicia D. Williams, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Inspiring biography of a prominent literary figure
Insight into African American history and culture
Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance
Encourages the importance of preserving cultural stories

Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
Jacqueline Alcántara, Alicia D. Williams, 2021
Award winning
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Chartwell Classics)
Lewis Carroll, 2018
338 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through whimsical, fantastical narratives.
Enhances language skills with playful, inventive wordplay.
Encourages resilience and curiosity in facing new challenges.
Stimulates imaginative thinking and cognitive development.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Chartwell Classics)
Lewis Carroll, 2018
Rumpelstiltskin and the baby: Independent Reading Purple 8
Damian Harvey, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging retelling of a classic fairy tale.
Enhances vocabulary and reading confidence.
Encourages creative thinking and solution finding.
Ideal for independent young readers.

Rumpelstiltskin and the baby: Independent Reading Purple 8
Damian Harvey, 2024
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Award winning
The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through creative, colorful storytelling.
Stimulates imagination with quirky, engaging plot.
Supports social skills development with relatable characters.
Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.
