Books like Bumps in the Night
Award winning
Mrs. Jollipop (Picture Books)
Dick King-Smith, Frank Rodgers, 1996
28 pages
Why to read
Captures young imaginations with whimsical storytelling.
Introduces kids to empathy through relatable character, Mrs. Jollipop.
Stimulates young minds with engaging problem-solving scenarios.
Reading promotes focus and literacy in a fun way.
Mrs. Jollipop (Picture Books)
Dick King-Smith, Frank Rodgers, 1996
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Don't Open the Box!
Louise Forshaw, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks curiosity and imaginative play.
Encourages interactive dialogue through guessing and prediction.
Supports early childhood cognitive development.
Fun, suspenseful read with vivid illustrations.
Don't Open the Box!
Louise Forshaw, 2023
Skeleton Keys: The Legend of Gap-tooth Jack
Guy Bass, 2020
249 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters exhibit teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
Ideal for engaging young minds in fun learning.
Skeleton Keys: The Legend of Gap-tooth Jack
Guy Bass, 2020
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard
Ron Keres, 2022
44 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination through thrilling, mysterious narrative.
Characters showcase bravery, teamwork, and resilience.
Encourages children to confront and overcome fears.
Engages young readers with interactive plot elements.
The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard
Ron Keres, 2022
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
