Books like Willow Wildthing and the Swamp Monster
Award winning
Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
Gill Lewis, 2020
126 pages
Why to read
Adventure-rich storyline ignites children’s imagination.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through plot-driven challenges.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.

Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
Gill Lewis, 2020
Award winning
Song of the River
Gill Lewis, 2022
104 pages
Why to read
Evocative storytelling, ignites children's imagination.
Characters showcasing resilience and empathy.
Enhances understanding of nature and wildlife.
Supports emotional and social development.

Song of the River
Gill Lewis, 2022
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.

The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Who's Afraid of the Light
Anna Mcgregor, unknown author, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores overcoming fears through creative storytelling.
Encourages curiosity and bravery in young readers.
Supports emotional development and resilience.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Who's Afraid of the Light
Anna Mcgregor, unknown author, 2023
Award winning
The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
106 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with engaging, mysterious storyline.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Encourages family reading and discussion.

The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
