Books like The House of the Cats: and Other Tales from Europe
Award winning
Girls, Goddesses and Giants: Tales of Heroines from Around the World
Lari Don, 2013
128 pages
Why to read
Empowers young girls through diverse, global heroine stories.
Encourages confidence and bravery in facing challenges.
Instills values of equality and cultural appreciation.
Engaging storytelling that fosters imagination and curiosity.

Girls, Goddesses and Giants: Tales of Heroines from Around the World
Lari Don, 2013
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.

The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales
Hans Christian Andersen, Eve Morel, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales sparking imagination and emotional growth.
Enhances language skills through rich, vivid storytelling.
Encourages moral development and empathy in young readers.
Ideal for bonding during family read-aloud sessions.

Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales
Hans Christian Andersen, Eve Morel, 2023
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
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures (Mysteries, Magic and Myth)
D.K. Publishing, DK, 2020
160 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse mythical creatures and magical legends.
Enhances cultural knowledge through engaging folklore.
Stimulates imagination and curiosity in young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures (Mysteries, Magic and Myth)
D.K. Publishing, DK, 2020
Award winning
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through magical realism.
Builds empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Stimulates language development and imagination.

Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
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.

