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Award winning
The Runaway Pea
Kjartan Poskitt, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Whimsical adventure encourages imagination and curiosity.
Playful illustrations engage young readers visually.
Teaches resilience and determination through storytelling.
Fun read-aloud for parents and children together.
The Runaway Pea
Kjartan Poskitt, 2021
Award winning
Agatha Parrot and the Zombie Bird
Kjartan Poskitt, 2012
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure captivates and stimulates young readers.
Encourages creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Addresses teamwork and friendship themes.
Agatha Parrot and the Zombie Bird
Kjartan Poskitt, 2012
Award winning
Borgon the Axeboy and the Dangerous Breakfast (Borgon the Axeboy 1)
Kjartan Poskitt, 2014
128 pages
Why to read
Action-packed, humorous story stimulates early reading enthusiasm.
Introduces problem-solving in adventurous, relatable scenarios.
Enhances critical thinking through fantasy play.
Promotes creativity and imagination in young readers.
Borgon the Axeboy and the Dangerous Breakfast (Borgon the Axeboy 1)
Kjartan Poskitt, 2014
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
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
The 156-Storey Treehouse: Festive Frolics and Sneaky Snowmen
Andy Griffiths, 2023
368 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with engaging, imaginative storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills through captivating narrative.
Fosters problem-solving abilities with playful challenges.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading times.
The 156-Storey Treehouse: Festive Frolics and Sneaky Snowmen
Andy Griffiths, 2023
Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.
