Books like The High Street
Award winning
Limelight Larry
Leigh Hodgkinson, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling captivates young readers' curiosity.
Encourages creativity and sharing through humorous scenarios.
Supports social skills development and teamwork.
Vibrant illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.

Limelight Larry
Leigh Hodgkinson, 2010
The Holiday Mystery (Dotty Detective, Book 6)
Clara Vulliamy, 2019
176 pages
Why to read
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Strengthens reading comprehension and inferential skills.
Engaging mystery elements capture young readers' attention.
Inspires curiosity and investigative thinking.

The Holiday Mystery (Dotty Detective, Book 6)
Clara Vulliamy, 2019
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
The Midnight Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries, 95)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Tim Gregory, 2003
128 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a suspenseful, captivating mystery.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Strengthens reading comprehension and inferential thinking.
Nurtures curiosity and boosts cognitive development.

The Midnight Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries, 95)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Tim Gregory, 2003
Award winning
Maybelle Goes to Tea
Katie Speck, 2008
80 pages
Why to read
Encourages manners and social skills.
Captivating illustrations enhance storytelling.
Stimulates conversation on etiquette and behavior.
Suitable for group or solo reading.

Maybelle Goes to Tea
Katie Speck, 2008
Award winning
Tidy
Emily Gravett, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Supports language development through engaging narrative.
Fosters empathy and understanding of natural habitats.

Tidy
Emily Gravett, 2016
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
Halibut Jackson
David Lucas, 2003
29 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-confidence through unique, engaging storytelling.
Illustrates overcoming shyness with creativity and courage.
Supports emotional development and social skills.
Captivating illustrations enhance the reading experience.

