Books like Special Places and Whispering Sea Shells
Where is Ben Hiding?
Emily Bolam, Jay Dale, 2023
16 pages
Why to read
Engaging hide-and-seek story sparks curiosity and engagement.
Introduces problem-solving skills through interactive narrative.
Encourages observational skills and attention to detail.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Where is Ben Hiding?
Emily Bolam, Jay Dale, 2023
Yummy! Yummy!: (Engage Literacy Red)
Jay Dale, 2019
16 pages
Why to read
Engaging story promotes fun, interactive family reading time.
Vivid, colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Introduces basic cooking concepts to young readers.
Encourages vocabulary development and recognition of sequences.
Yummy! Yummy!: (Engage Literacy Red)
Jay Dale, 2019
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
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
The Imaginary Alphabet
Sylvie Daigneault, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Enhances alphabetic and phonetic awareness creatively.
Fosters imagination and inventive thinking in children.
Characters inspire empathy and emotional development.
Interactive experience strengthens parent-child bonding.
The Imaginary Alphabet
Sylvie Daigneault, 2023
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
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
A Sky Full of Dragons
Tiffany McDaniel, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with captivating dragon-filled adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
Encourages empathy through diverse character interactions.
Supports problem-solving with plot-driven challenges.
