Books like Beatrice Doesn't Want To
Award winning
The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza
Laura Joffe Numeroff, Nate Evans, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates individuality and teamwork among diverse characters.
Encourages love for reading and library exploration.
Supports social skills and friendship development.
Engaging and colorful illustrations enhance understanding.
The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza
Laura Joffe Numeroff, Nate Evans, 2010
Award winning
POSSUM MAGIC (Collector's Silver Anniversary Edition)
Mem Fox, 1983
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Australian culture through enchanting, magical storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with unique Australian animal and food terms.
Encourages exploration of diversity and geographical awareness.
Stimulates emotional development through relatable characters and adventures.
POSSUM MAGIC (Collector's Silver Anniversary Edition)
Mem Fox, 1983
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Award winning
Beatrice Likes the Dark
April Genevieve Tucholke, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children to embrace their unique preferences.
Enhances understanding of sibling relationships and dynamics.
Encourages acceptance and appreciation of differences.
Stunning illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Beatrice Likes the Dark
April Genevieve Tucholke, 2022
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
The Enchanted Wood Collection: Three Exciting Stories in One
Enid Blyton, 2020
123 pages
Why to read
Rich, imaginative adventures enhance creative thinking.
Relatable characters foster emotional development.
Encourages problem-solving and teamwork.
Fun, engaging narrative boosts reading interest.
The Enchanted Wood Collection: Three Exciting Stories in One
Enid Blyton, 2020
Award winning
The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime
Eija Sumner, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages routine with a magical bedtime story.
Develops empathy through relatable mermaid characters.
Stimulates imagination with underwater adventures.
Fosters parent-child bonding at bedtime.
The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime
Eija Sumner, 2024
Award winning
Diary of an Accidental Witch
Perdita Cargill, Honor Cargill, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, sparks creativity and imagination.
Features strong, positive role models for young readers.
Encourages resilience and learning through humorous challenges.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and joy in reading.
