Bloomsbury children's classics Series
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Award winning
Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse
Ursula Moray Williams, 1938
192 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of loyalty, perseverance, and friendship.
Encourages emotional development and resilience in young readers.
Stimulates imagination through adventurous, engaging storytelling.
Supports language skills and comprehension growth.

Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse
Ursula Moray Williams, 1938
Award winning
Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!
Fiona Waters, 2020
325 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Rich collection of poems celebrates the animal kingdom.
Encourages language development and rhythmic skill enhancement.
Fosters curiosity and knowledge about wildlife conservation.

Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!
Fiona Waters, 2020
Award winning
A Child's Treasury of Irish Stories and Poems
Yvonne Carroll, Sheila Mortimer & Deirdre Rennison Kunz, 2004
194 pages
Why to read
Rich Irish folklore, enchanting fairy tales and poems.
Cultivates appreciation for cultural heritage and history.
Boosts vocabulary with lyrical language and themes.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination.

A Child's Treasury of Irish Stories and Poems
Yvonne Carroll, Sheila Mortimer & Deirdre Rennison Kunz, 2004
Award winning
Aesop's Forgotten Fables
Aesop, Fiona Waters, 2013
96 pages
Why to read
Revives lesser-known fables with captivating storytelling.
Enhances moral reasoning and ethical decision-making.
Encourages curiosity and diverse thinking.
Delivers timeless wisdom through fresh narratives.

Aesop's Forgotten Fables
Aesop, Fiona Waters, 2013
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
The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
224 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through enchanting, magical adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging storyline.
Encourages exploration of emotions and relationships.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
Award winning
Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book
Tracey West, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating narrative. - Encourages courage and teamwork in youngsters. - Develops reading fluency and comprehension. - Suitable for beginning independent readers.

Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book
Tracey West, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.
