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The Lantern Fox (Mammoth Reads)
Garry Kilworth, 1998
86 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure keeps young readers engaged.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through clever story twists.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.
The Lantern Fox (Mammoth Reads)
Garry Kilworth, 1998
Award winning
Princess Sparkle
Nicola Baxter, Deborah Jones, 2005
14 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and imaginative play in young readers.
Teaches values of kindness and friendship through storytelling.
Engages children with colorful illustrations and captivating narrative.
Encourages early literacy skills and vocabulary development.
Princess Sparkle
Nicola Baxter, Deborah Jones, 2005
Award winning
Chinese Myths and Legends (Ignite: All About Myths)
Anita Ganeri, 2013
48 pages
Why to read
Delve into rich Chinese heritage and folklore.
Enhances cultural awareness and appreciation.
Stimulates imagination with captivating stories.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Chinese Myths and Legends (Ignite: All About Myths)
Anita Ganeri, 2013
Award winning
Greek Grime (Smelly Old History)
Mary Dobson, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, historical facts about ancient Greece.
Enhances knowledge of history through interactive, smelly anecdotes.
Encourages curiosity and exploration of different cultures.
Perfect blend of fun and educational content.
Greek Grime (Smelly Old History)
Mary Dobson, 1998
Award winning
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
Award winning
Knights
Suzan Boshouwers, Marjolein Hund, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with adventurous, historical tales of knights.
Fosters imagination and curiosity about medieval times.
Encourages values of bravery and honor.
Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.
Knights
Suzan Boshouwers, Marjolein Hund, 2015
Award winning
Dare We Be Dragons?
Barry Falls, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Spurs creativity with vibrant, imaginative dragon adventures.
Encourages resilience through relatable character challenges.
Strengthens problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Supports language development in a fun context.
Dare We Be Dragons?
Barry Falls, 2023
Award winning
Hobs
Daniel Cullen, 2023
335 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks creativity and imagination.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances problem-solving and social skills.
Fun, educational journey for young readers.
