Books like Black Bird, Blue Road
Award winning
Beast Quest: Draka the Winged Serpent
Adam Blade, 2024
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative boosts engagement and imagination.
Encourages bravery and problem-solving in young readers.
Facilitates language development and comprehension skills.
Supports emotional growth through character empathy.

Beast Quest: Draka the Winged Serpent
Adam Blade, 2024
Award winning
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 1
Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, Kevin Nowlan, 2014
192 pages
Why to read
Gripping graphic adaptation of Neil Gaiman's award-winning novel.
Stunning illustrations enhance the captivating storytelling.
Explores themes of bravery and self-discovery.
Ideal for promoting literacy and artistic appreciation.

The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 1
Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, Kevin Nowlan, 2014
Award winning
A Perfect Time for Pandas (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission)
Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca, 2014
56 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story with educational Panda facts.
Boosts curiosity about wildlife conservation.
Stimulates imagination through time-travel fantasy.
Encourages empathy and global awareness.

A Perfect Time for Pandas (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission)
Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca, 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
The Sasquatch Escape: The Imaginary Veterinary
Suzanne Selfors, Dan Santat, 2013
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with magical, mysterious creatures.
Encourages empathy through character-driven narratives.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging, adventurous plots.
Supports reading skills and vocabulary expansion.

The Sasquatch Escape: The Imaginary Veterinary
Suzanne Selfors, Dan Santat, 2013
Award winning
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Macaw Books, Richard Usher, 2014
123 pages
Why to read
Enchanting narrative fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces children to classic literature and Shakespearean language.
Encourages empathy through diverse, dynamic characters.
Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Macaw Books, Richard Usher, 2014
Titchy Witch and the Teacher-Charming Spell
Rose Impey, Katharine McEwen, 2014
30 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative enhances imaginative thinking.
Characters teach valuable lessons on resilience.
Encourages creativity through enchanting spells.
Supports language development with simple vocabulary.

Titchy Witch and the Teacher-Charming Spell
Rose Impey, Katharine McEwen, 2014
Award winning
The Dragon of Fortune (Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy: Special Edition #2): An Epic Kingdom of Fantasy Adventure (2)
Geronimo Stilton, 2017
592 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of courage and friendship.
Stimulates creativity through rich, fantastical settings.
Enhances vocabulary with engaging, whimsical language.
Supports cognitive development with complex, adventurous plot.
