Books like The Bad Trousers
Award winning
Fright in the Night (The Ghastly McNastys)
Lyn Gardner, 2014
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot, perfect for thrill-seeking young readers.
Engages children with humorous and quirky characters.
Encourages bravery and overcoming fears through story.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading time.
Fright in the Night (The Ghastly McNastys)
Lyn Gardner, 2014
The Great Big Book of Life
Mary Hoffman, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores life stages with warmth and clarity.
Encourages understanding of diverse family structures.
Stimulates conversations about growth and change.
Supportive tool for emotional development.
The Great Big Book of Life
Mary Hoffman, 2019
Award winning
Letters from an Alien Schoolboy
Ros Asquith, 2010
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging sci-fi adventure for young readers.
Encourages creativity and uniqueness.
Teaches empathy through diverse character interactions.
Ideal for strengthening reading and comprehension skills.
Letters from an Alien Schoolboy
Ros Asquith, 2010
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
Award winning
The Great Big Book of Feelings
Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse emotions with engaging illustrations.
Encourages emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
Supports language development and empathetic skills.
The Great Big Book of Feelings
Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith, 2013
Little Gems Stars Of Mine
Kevin Crossley-Holland, 2013
82 pages
Why to read
Richly illustrated, captures children's imagination.
Introduces folklore, enhancing cultural knowledge.
Encourages curiosity and love for astronomy.
Strengthens language skills through poetic narrative.
Little Gems Stars Of Mine
Kevin Crossley-Holland, 2013
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
The Artful Adventure
Minh Lê, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity through vivid illustrations and story.
Encourages artistic expression and appreciation in young readers.
Supports developmental milestones in problem-solving skills.
Engaging narrative that fosters a love for reading.
