Books like The Friendly Bookshelf
Award winning
The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime
Eija Sumner, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages routine with a magical bedtime story.
Develops empathy through relatable mermaid characters.
Stimulates imagination with underwater adventures.
Fosters parent-child bonding at bedtime.

The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime
Eija Sumner, 2024
Award winning
Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book
Tracey West, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating narrative. - Encourages courage and teamwork in youngsters. - Develops reading fluency and comprehension. - Suitable for beginning independent readers.

Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book
Tracey West, 2023
Award winning
Rosie the Twilight Dragon
Maddy Mara, 2022
144 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with charming, mythical adventures.
Encourages empathy through diverse, compelling characters.
Supports cognitive development with creative problem-solving.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading time.

Rosie the Twilight Dragon
Maddy Mara, 2022
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.

The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
Fiona Builds a Fairy House
Kristen Dickson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and innovation through playful storytelling.
Enhances understanding of nature and environmental awareness.
Supports development of fine motor skills and planning.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading time.

Fiona Builds a Fairy House
Kristen Dickson, 2023
Award winning
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, imaginative adventures.
Highlights value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable content for young readers.

Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
Award winning
Snow Day in May (1) (The Wish Library)
Christine Evans, 2022
101 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic of unexpected wishes coming true.
Enhances creativity and the power of imagination.
Encourages resilience and adapting to surprising situations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Snow Day in May (1) (The Wish Library)
Christine Evans, 2022
Award winning
The Think-Ups!
Claire Alexander, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity and inventive thinking.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Encourages resilience through engaging narrative.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

