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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
Award winning
Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales First Series
Hans Christian Andersen, Edna F. Hart, J.H. Stickney, 2024
136 pages
Why to read
Enriches creativity with diverse, magical stories.
Encourages empathy through relatable, multifaceted characters.
Enhances problem-solving with unique, engaging conflicts.
Offers timeless moral lessons in each tale.

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales First Series
Hans Christian Andersen, Edna F. Hart, J.H. Stickney, 2024
Award winning
Tales from Beneath the Banyan Leaves
Gretchen Razner, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Captivating folklore-inspired stories enhance cultural knowledge.
Engages young readers with vivid, rich illustrations.
Encourages empathy through diverse character experiences.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structures.

Tales from Beneath the Banyan Leaves
Gretchen Razner, 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
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 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.

