Books like A Footballer Called Flip
Award winning
Little Wolf’s Haunted Hall for Small Horrors
Ian Whybrow, 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Spooky, engaging tale enhances reading through imaginative storytelling.
Teaches valuable lessons about bravery and friendship.
Supports early childhood development in literacy and social skills.
Ideal for shared reading times, strengthening family bonds.
Little Wolf’s Haunted Hall for Small Horrors
Ian Whybrow, 1999
Muckabout School
Ian Whybrow, 2015
96 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale sparking creativity and imaginative play.
Characters model teamwork, enhancing social skills development.
Engages young readers in exploring brave, resourceful behaviors.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Muckabout School
Ian Whybrow, 2015
NICE ONE SNIFF
Ian Whybrow, 1994
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous story sparks children's imagination.
Characters demonstrate resilience and friendship.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports language development and literacy skills.
NICE ONE SNIFF
Ian Whybrow, 1994
Animal Soup
Ian Whybrow, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging animal characters enhance empathy and understanding.
Vibrant illustrations stimulate visual perception and creativity.
Simple, rhythmic text supports language development.
Encourages interaction through guessing animal combinations.
Animal Soup
Ian Whybrow, 2007
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird (Lightfall 2)
Tim Probert, 2022
249 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure fosters creativity.
Builds resilience through character challenges.
Enhances problem-solving with intricate plot twists.
Strengthens reading skills in young readers.
Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird (Lightfall 2)
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.
