Books like Happily Ever After: Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast and Other Stories (Scolastic Junior Classics)
Sarah Hines Stephens, S. Stephens, 2000
240 pages
Why to read
Classic tales foster timeless values and imagination.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through engaging narratives.
Supports emotional development and empathy understanding.
Ideal for family bonding during storytime.

Beauty and the Beast and Other Stories (Scolastic Junior Classics)
Sarah Hines Stephens, S. Stephens, 2000
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
The Unicorn Who Lost Its Horn: A Tale of How to Catch and Spread Kindness
Adisan Books, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy and kindness in children.
Boosts creativity through imaginative storytelling.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness.
Engaging narrative encourages interactive reading.

The Unicorn Who Lost Its Horn: A Tale of How to Catch and Spread Kindness
Adisan Books, 2023
Beauty and the Beast and Other Stories
Adèle Geras, 1996
96 pages
Why to read
Classic fairy tales promote moral and ethical development.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through narrative context.
Supports emotional intelligence with diverse character emotions.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play in young readers.

Beauty and the Beast and Other Stories
Adèle Geras, 1996
Award winning
Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
256 pages
Why to read
Mystical adventure fosters creativity and curiosity.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in challenges.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and engagement.

Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
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
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
Disney Mini CD Read-alongs - Beauty and the Beast
Lesley Young, unknown author, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Classic tale fosters creativity and emotional development.
Enhances language skills with engaging narrative format.
Strengthens listening abilities with captivating CD audio.
Encourages family bonding during shared reading time.

