Books like Aladdin
Award winning
Picklewitch & Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret (Picklewitch and Jack Book 3)
Claire Barker, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story sparks imagination and creativity.
Enhances vocabulary and understanding through magical themes.
Encourages empathy and friendship between diverse characters.
Ideal for engaging young readers in shared reading.

Picklewitch & Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret (Picklewitch and Jack Book 3)
Claire Barker, 2021
Award winning
Queen's Favorite Witch #1 (The Queen's Favorite Witch)
Benjamin Dickson, Rachael Smith, 2021
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical adventure captivates young imaginative minds.
Features strong, relatable female protagonist.
Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and focus.

Queen's Favorite Witch #1 (The Queen's Favorite Witch)
Benjamin Dickson, Rachael Smith, 2021
Award winning
Smurfs #8: The Smurf Apprentice, The (The Smurfs Graphic Novels, 8)
Yvan Delporte, Gos, 1971
56 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks creativity and imagination.
Characters teach valuable lessons on perseverance and curiosity.
Enhances problem-solving skills through adventurous plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Smurfs #8: The Smurf Apprentice, The (The Smurfs Graphic Novels, 8)
Yvan Delporte, Gos, 1971
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Titchy Witch and the Babysitting Spell
Rose Impey, 2014
26 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot promotes creative thinking and imagination.
Relatable witch character teaches resilience and problem-solving.
Encourages empathy through sibling relationships and mishaps.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parental bonding.

Titchy Witch and the Babysitting Spell
Rose Impey, 2014
Hansel & Gretel
Jacob Grimm, Monique Félix, Wilhelm Grimm, 1812
32 pages
Why to read
Classic fairy tale enhances imaginative thinking.
Teaches resilience and resourcefulness.
Strengthens comprehension and inferential skills.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.

Hansel & Gretel
Jacob Grimm, Monique Félix, Wilhelm Grimm, 1812
Award winning
Super Happy Magic Forest and the Humongous Fungus
Matty Long, 2020
192 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations spark creativity and visual engagement.
Adventure theme enhances problem-solving skills.
Rich, humorous content supports language development.
Interactive narrative fosters shared reading enjoyment.

Super Happy Magic Forest and the Humongous Fungus
Matty Long, 2020
Award winning
The Princess and the Frog
Offshoot Books, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Classic fairytale with a modern, empowering twist.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in children.
Stimulates discussions on values and responsibilities.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

