Books like The Door by the Staircase
Award winning
Mirabelle Gets Up To Mischief
Harriet Muncaster, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks children's imagination and creativity.
Mirabelle's adventures teach valuable life lessons subtly.
Illustrations captivate and enhance the reading experience.
Encourages dialogue on choice and consequence.
Mirabelle Gets Up To Mischief
Harriet Muncaster, 2020
Award winning
Queen's Favorite Witch #1 (The Queen's Favorite Witch)
Benjamin Dickson, Rachael Smith, 2021
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical adventure captivates young imaginative minds.
Features strong, relatable female protagonist.
Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and focus.
Queen's Favorite Witch #1 (The Queen's Favorite Witch)
Benjamin Dickson, Rachael Smith, 2021
Award winning
The Enchanted Wood Collection: Three Exciting Stories in One
Enid Blyton, 2020
123 pages
Why to read
Rich, imaginative adventures enhance creative thinking.
Relatable characters foster emotional development.
Encourages problem-solving and teamwork.
Fun, engaging narrative boosts reading interest.
The Enchanted Wood Collection: Three Exciting Stories in One
Enid Blyton, 2020
Award winning
Picklewitch & Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret (Picklewitch and Jack Book 3)
Claire Barker, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story sparks imagination and creativity.
Enhances vocabulary and understanding through magical themes.
Encourages empathy and friendship between diverse characters.
Ideal for engaging young readers in shared reading.
Picklewitch & Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret (Picklewitch and Jack Book 3)
Claire Barker, 2021
Hansel and Gretel: (Discover Graphics: Fairy Tales)
Jessica Gunderson, 2016
Why to read
Engaging adaptation of a classic fairy tale in graphic novel form.
Teaches important lessons about bravery and problem solving.
Vivid illustrations bring the story to life and captivate readers.
Perfect for young readers developing their reading skills and enjoying timeless stories.
Hansel and Gretel: (Discover Graphics: Fairy Tales)
Jessica Gunderson, 2016
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Märchen
Jacob Grimm, Brothers Grimm, 1812
329 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through classic, adventurous tales.
Enhances moral reasoning with relatable ethical dilemmas.
Builds empathy through diverse character interactions.
Strengthens language skills with rich, engaging narratives.
Märchen
Jacob Grimm, Brothers Grimm, 1812
Hansel & Gretel
Jacob Grimm, Monique Félix, Wilhelm Grimm, 1812
32 pages
Why to read
Classic fairy tale enhances imaginative thinking.
Teaches resilience and resourcefulness.
Strengthens comprehension and inferential skills.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.
