Books like Lucy and the Firestone (Starters)
Award winning
Ready for Spaghetti
Michael Rosen, Polly Dunbar, 2022
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating, lively narrative stimulates young minds.
Characters embody everyday experiences, fostering emotional growth.
Enhances language skills through playful rhymes and rhythms.
Supports early developmental milestones with engaging content.
Ready for Spaghetti
Michael Rosen, Polly Dunbar, 2022
Award winning
Good Night, Tiptoe: A Tilly and Friends Book
Polly Dunbar, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children in bedtime routines through playful storytelling.
Encourages empathy and friendship among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.
Supports language development and emotional intelligence.
Good Night, Tiptoe: A Tilly and Friends Book
Polly Dunbar, 2009
Award winning
Scary Dog (Starters)
Scoular-Anderson, 2005
47 pages
Why to read
Cultivates courage through engaging, adventurous narrative.
Builds empathy with well-developed, relatable animal characters.
Enhances problem-solving with intriguing, suspenseful scenarios.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonds.
Scary Dog (Starters)
Scoular-Anderson, 2005
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
Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Abi Elphinstone, 2024
253 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks curiosity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable young protagonist.
Encourages resilience and bravery through challenges.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Abi Elphinstone, 2024
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
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
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.
