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Award winning
Emerald and the Ocean Parade
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Vibrant underwater adventure captivates young readers.
Encourages empathy through diverse sea creature characters.
Instills values of teamwork and cooperation.
Engaging illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.
Emerald and the Ocean Parade
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
Award winning
Double Booking: The Tail of the Mummy Cat
Chas! Pangburn, Kim Shearer, 2024
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery, thrilling twists, and educational content.
Captivating animal characters, forming emotional connections.
Enhances reading skills, encourages exploration and curiosity.
Addresses teamwork, friendship values in lively narration.
Double Booking: The Tail of the Mummy Cat
Chas! Pangburn, Kim Shearer, 2024
Award winning
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, imaginative adventures.
Highlights value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable content for young readers.
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure in a magical forest setting.
Strong female protagonist encourages empowerment and resilience.
Enhances creative thinking and imaginative play.
Ideal for family reading, fosters bonding and discussion.
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
My Thoughts Have Wings
Maggie Smith, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and emotional expression in children.
Encourages self-discovery and confidence through storytelling.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
My Thoughts Have Wings
Maggie Smith, 2024
Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Enhances understanding of persistence and goal-setting.
Encourages creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Supports early emotional and cognitive development.
Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers, 2024
Award winning
Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed!
Madeleine Roux, Tim Probert, 2021
204 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with thrilling dungeons and magical escapades.
Introduces teamwork, strategy learning through interactive storytelling.
Builds friendship values within diverse fantasy character group.
Engages young readers with action-packed, suspenseful narrative.
Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed!
Madeleine Roux, Tim Probert, 2021
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
