Books like This is Not a Bedtime Story
Award winning
First Magic Painting Christmas
Matthew Oldham, Emily Ritson, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imagination through interactive play.
Introduces the concept of Christmas traditions and celebrations.
Provides a sensory experience with the magic painting feature.
Offers a bonding activity for parents and children during the holiday season.

First Magic Painting Christmas
Matthew Oldham, Emily Ritson, 2023
Award winning
The Midnight Man
Rews, Berlie Doherty, Ian Andrew, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Captivates with mystery, igniting children's imagination.
Introduces teamwork, enhancing social and cognitive skills.
Encourages bravery and problem-solving in young readers.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, aiding visual learning.

The Midnight Man
Rews, Berlie Doherty, Ian Andrew, 1998
Stories For The Child In All of Us
A Mark Solis, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Cultivates empathy through diverse and dynamic character narratives.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, age-appropriate language.
Encourages creativity and imagination in young readers.
Supports emotional and social development effectively.

Stories For The Child In All of Us
A Mark Solis, 2016
Award winning
My Rainbow and Me!
Marissa Marston, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

My Rainbow and Me!
Marissa Marston, 2023
Award winning
The Me I Choose to Be
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression.
Encourages confidence and positive self-image.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.

The Me I Choose to Be
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt, 2021
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
Award winning
Grynbad And The Seven Soups: A Fully Illustrated Comedy Fantasy Book For Children Age 7-10
David Hailwood, 2018
101 pages
Why to read
Imaginative comedy fantasy adventure for children.
Stimulates creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Encourages laughter and joy in young readers.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading skills.

Grynbad And The Seven Soups: A Fully Illustrated Comedy Fantasy Book For Children Age 7-10
David Hailwood, 2018
Award winning
The Railway Cat (Volume 2)
Philip Ardagh, Rob Biddulph, 2020
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates curiosity and imagination.
Encourages empathy through well-crafted, relatable characters.
Enhances problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ideal for shared reading; strengthens family bonds.
