Books like Henry Heckelbeck and the Not-So-Dark Day (18)
Award winning
Winx Club Vol. 1: Welcome to Magix (Winx Club, 1)
Rainbow Spa, Iginio Straffi, 2024
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical adventures spark children's imagination.
Characters display teamwork, friendship, and resilience.
Encourages creativity and belief in oneself.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.

Winx Club Vol. 1: Welcome to Magix (Winx Club, 1)
Rainbow Spa, Iginio Straffi, 2024
The Smurfs Tales Vol. 12 (12)
Peyo, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Fun gateway to civic education.
Strong teamwork message.
Bright visuals aid comprehension.
Perfect length for new readers.

The Smurfs Tales Vol. 12 (12)
Peyo, 2025
The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake: Learn 8 easy pieces from the series!
Jessica Courtney-Tickle, 2025
20 pages
Why to read
Hands-on music-making boosts engagement.
Introduces a timeless classical score.
Supports fine-motor skill growth.
Visually rich, easy-to-follow story.

The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake: Learn 8 easy pieces from the series!
Jessica Courtney-Tickle, 2025
Award winning
Picklewitch & Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret (Picklewitch and Jack Book 3)
Claire Barker, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story sparks imagination and creativity.
Enhances vocabulary and understanding through magical themes.
Encourages empathy and friendship between diverse characters.
Ideal for engaging young readers in shared reading.

Picklewitch & Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret (Picklewitch and Jack Book 3)
Claire Barker, 2021
Oz Collection: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Emerald City of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz
L. Frank Baum, Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players, 2023
576 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination through magical, captivating narratives.
Encourages resilience and teamwork among diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Fosters love for reading with timeless, enchanting tales.

Oz Collection: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Emerald City of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz
L. Frank Baum, Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players, 2023
The Odyssey
Gillian Cross, 2025
178 pages
Why to read
Exciting Greek myth retold for kids.
Boosts vocabulary and cultural literacy.
Models courage and critical thinking.
Great for parent-child discussions.

The Odyssey
Gillian Cross, 2025
Award winning
Dragon Masters, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set
Tracey West, 2021
480 pages
Why to read
Captivating fantasy adventures for young readers.
Strengthens reading skills, vocabulary expansion.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for shared family reading moments.

Dragon Masters, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set
Tracey West, 2021
The Great Ice Battle
Tony Abbott, 1999
99 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks creativity and imagination.
Characters show resilience and teamwork.
Enhances problem-solving, strategic thinking skills.
Captivating read, encourages consistent reading habits.

