Books like I Spy Spooky Night: A Book of Picture Riddles
Award winning
A Drop of Water
Walter Wick, 1997
40 pages
Why to read
Explores science through striking photography and simple explanations.
Encourages curiosity about the natural world.
Supports early learning concepts in physics and chemistry.
Engaging and accessible for young readers.

A Drop of Water
Walter Wick, 1997
Award winning
Jonah and the Whale (and the Worm)
Jean Marzollo, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant retelling of a classic biblical story.
Enhances empathy through character connection.
Encourages curiosity about nature and consequences.
Supports early religious and moral education.

Jonah and the Whale (and the Worm)
Jean Marzollo, 2004
Award winning
I Spy 123: Totally Crazy Numbers!
Ulrike Sauerhofer, Manuela Ancutici, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts number recognition and counting skills.
Engages kids with playful, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages interactive and enjoyable learning.
Supports early mathematical development.

I Spy 123: Totally Crazy Numbers!
Ulrike Sauerhofer, Manuela Ancutici, 2017
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
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
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 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.

The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
Award winning
Molly's Spy Mission
Carmen Allen, 2022
157 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline boosts engagement and imagination. - Teaches values of courage and teamwork. - Supports developing problem-solving skills. - Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

