Books like Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman
Horrid Henry: 12 Stories of Christmas
Francesca Simon, 2022
208 pages
Why to read
Captivating Christmas adventures for endless holiday fun.
Features mischievous yet relatable protagonist, Henry.
Encourages creativity and laughter in young readers.
Ideal for engaging family reading sessions during holidays.

Horrid Henry: 12 Stories of Christmas
Francesca Simon, 2022
Award winning
Two Terrible Vikings
Francesca Simon, 2020
136 pages
Why to read
Vibrant adventure, fosters creativity and imagination.
Highlights values of teamwork and resilience.
Engaging narrative, enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.

Two Terrible Vikings
Francesca Simon, 2020
Award winning
Helping Hercules
Francesca Simon, Ros Asquith, 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with mythological adventures.
Enhances knowledge of Greek mythology through interactive stories.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Encourages curiosity and love for ancient history.

Helping Hercules
Francesca Simon, Ros Asquith, 1999
Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
Jamie Smart, 2022
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters curiosity and engagement. - Encourages teamwork and friendship values. - Stimulates creativity through quirky, inventive scenarios. - Perfect for enhancing young readers' cognitive skills.

Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
Jamie Smart, 2022
Dog Man 10: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous storyline enhances reading enjoyment.
Strengthens child's empathy through character relationships.
Encourages resilience and teamwork values.
Perfect balance of adventure and humor.

Dog Man 10: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
Beano Annual 2024
Beano Studios, DC Thomson, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Jam-packed with humor, engaging young readers instantly. - Encourages creative thinking through quirky stories. - Strengthens reading skills with varied language use. - A yearly favorite, sparking anticipation and joy.

Beano Annual 2024
Beano Studios, DC Thomson, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
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.

