Books like The Girl, the Fish, and the Crown
Iron Hans
Jacob Grimm, Marilee Heyer, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging fairy tale fosters imagination and moral values.
Encourages resilience and personal growth in young readers.
Stimulates curiosity and exploration through adventurous storytelling.
Ideal for family reading and bonding over classic tales.

Iron Hans
Jacob Grimm, Marilee Heyer, 1993
Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Abi Elphinstone, 2024
253 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks curiosity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable young protagonist.
Encourages resilience and bravery through challenges.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Abi Elphinstone, 2024
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
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
Award winning
Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Ben Davis, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks curiosity and critical thinking.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances reading skills through engaging narrative structure.
Supports emotional and social development through story.

Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Ben Davis, 2023
Award winning
The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams
Shane Hegarty, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging plot twists.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading time.

The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams
Shane Hegarty, 2022
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
Otter's Coat: The Real Reason Turtle Raced Rabbit: A Cherolachian Tortoise and Hare (Cherolachian Tales Book 1)
Cordellya Smith, 2021
42 pages
Why to read
Reimagines classic fable with a unique twist.
Teaches values of perseverance and clever thinking.
Encourages interactive discussions on strategy and fairness.
Supportive of developmental learning goals.

