Books like Phoenix Festival: Book 16 (Secret Kingdom)
Award winning
Jewel Cavern: Book 18 (Secret Kingdom)
Rosie Banks, 2013
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure for young readers.
Strengthens reading skills and imagination development.
Characters teach valuable friendship and teamwork lessons.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Jewel Cavern: Book 18 (Secret Kingdom)
Rosie Banks, 2013
Award winning
Bridesmaid Surprise: Two magical adventures in one! (Secret Princesses)
Rosie Banks, 2018
208 pages
Why to read
Dual magical adventures stimulate imagination and creativity.
Enhances empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Encourages resilience and solution-finding in challenging situations.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonds.
Bridesmaid Surprise: Two magical adventures in one! (Secret Princesses)
Rosie Banks, 2018
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
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
Emerald and the Ocean Parade
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Vibrant underwater adventure captivates young readers.
Encourages empathy through diverse sea creature characters.
Instills values of teamwork and cooperation.
Engaging illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.
Emerald and the Ocean Parade
Harriet Muncaster, 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
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure in a magical forest setting.
Strong female protagonist encourages empowerment and resilience.
Enhances creative thinking and imaginative play.
Ideal for family reading, fosters bonding and discussion.
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
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.
