Books like The Odyssey
The Crazy Shoe Shuffle
Nick Sharratt, Gillian Cross, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with whimsical, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages creativity through quirky storyline and relatable mishaps.
Supports vocabulary expansion and language skills.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions in classrooms.

The Crazy Shoe Shuffle
Nick Sharratt, Gillian Cross, 1995
Hunky Parker Is Watching You
Gillian Cross, 1994
192 pages
Why to read
Gripping mystery stimulates curiosity and analytical skills.
Engages young readers with suspenseful, age-appropriate content.
Encourages resilience and bravery through relatable protagonists.
Supports language development with rich and varied vocabulary.

Hunky Parker Is Watching You
Gillian Cross, 1994
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, 2)
C. S. Lewis, 2025
224 pages
Why to read
Classic fantasy sparks boundless imagination.
Teaches courage and self-sacrifice.
Rich language strengthens vocabulary.
Ideal for family read-alouds.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, 2)
C. S. Lewis, 2025
Award winning
Winx Club Vol. 1: Welcome to Magix (Winx Club, 1)
Rainbow Spa, Iginio Straffi, 2024
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical adventures spark children's imagination.
Characters display teamwork, friendship, and resilience.
Encourages creativity and belief in oneself.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.

Winx Club Vol. 1: Welcome to Magix (Winx Club, 1)
Rainbow Spa, Iginio Straffi, 2024
Award winning
Tales from the Odyssey, Part Two (The Gray-Eyed Goddess; Return to Ithaca, The Final Battle) by Mary Pope Osborne (Part Two of Two)
Mary Pope Osborne, 2012
304 pages
Why to read
Captivating retelling of classic Greek mythology.
Enhances cultural knowledge and historical awareness.
Stimulates imagination and strengthens reading skills.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

Tales from the Odyssey, Part Two (The Gray-Eyed Goddess; Return to Ithaca, The Final Battle) by Mary Pope Osborne (Part Two of Two)
Mary Pope Osborne, 2012
Winx Club Vol. 5: Alone Against Everybody (5)
Rainbow S.p.A., 2025
144 pages
Why to read
Exciting magical adventure.
Relatable friendship struggles.
Strong, diverse heroines.
Colorful, engaging art.

Winx Club Vol. 5: Alone Against Everybody (5)
Rainbow S.p.A., 2025
Award winning
Ozma of Oz (Oz Series Book 3)
L. Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Baum, 2021
271 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey enhancing imagination and creativity.
Engaging characters fostering empathy and emotional growth.
Encourages resilience through problem-solving situations.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

