Books like The Ghastly McNastys: The Lost Treasure of Little Snoring
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
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
The Bad Trousers
Ros Asquith, 2014
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging story promotes creativity and imaginative play.
Characters model resilience and inventive problem-solving.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy in children.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.

The Bad Trousers
Ros Asquith, 2014
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
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
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.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
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.

