Books like The King and The Ship and The Quiz
Queen Gail Waits and Wait!: (BookLife Readers)
Georgie Tennant, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story on patience and delayed gratification.
Fun, vivid illustrations capture children's imagination.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Queen Gail Waits and Wait!: (BookLife Readers)
Georgie Tennant, 2021
Mum Is Sick and Zap! Zap! Zap!
Georgie Tennant, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional challenges through engaging storytelling.
Boosts empathy and understanding in young readers.
Encourages dialogue about illness in families.
Supports developmental growth with relatable scenarios.

Mum Is Sick and Zap! Zap! Zap!
Georgie Tennant, 2021
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
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.

The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.

Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
Award winning
Emerald and the Ocean Parade
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Vibrant underwater adventure captivates young readers.
Encourages empathy through diverse sea creature characters.
Instills values of teamwork and cooperation.
Engaging illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.

Emerald and the Ocean Parade
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
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 Labyrinth of Doom
John Smith, Stuart Gibbs, Chris Choi, Stacy Curtis, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot boosts engagement and imaginative thinking.
Characters exemplify teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances problem-solving skills through intriguing challenges.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

