Books like The Runaway Train Mini Treasure
Award winning
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of new experiences.
Encourages adaptation and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
Award winning
Dixie O'Day: In the Fast Lane
Shirley Hughes, 2013
128 pages
Why to read
Thrilling adventure story fuels imagination and excitement.
Characters model teamwork, resilience, and resourcefulness.
Engages young readers in solving puzzles and challenges.
Perfect for shared reading, enhancing bonding and literacy.

Dixie O'Day: In the Fast Lane
Shirley Hughes, 2013
Award winning
The Princess and the Pit Stop
Tom Angleberger, 2018
48 pages
Why to read
Empowers girls with a strong, clever female protagonist.
Encourages determination and creative problem-solving.
Fun integration of fairy tale characters in a race.
Engaging, fast-paced story suitable for family reading time.

The Princess and the Pit Stop
Tom Angleberger, 2018
Award winning
Thomas and Friends King of the Railway the Movie Storybook (Thomas & Friends)
W. Awdry, Wilbert Awdry, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks imagination and curiosity.
Teaches values of friendship and teamwork.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Ideal for shared reading and bonding time.

Thomas and Friends King of the Railway the Movie Storybook (Thomas & Friends)
W. Awdry, Wilbert Awdry, 2013
Noddy and the Singing Bush (Noddy in Toyland)
Enid Blyton, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates children's imagination and curiosity.
Features relatable characters, fostering emotional connections.
Encourages problem-solving through playful, narrative challenges.
Supports language development with rhythmic, simple prose.

Noddy and the Singing Bush (Noddy in Toyland)
Enid Blyton, 2000
Award winning
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.

Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
The Tale of Heidi
Johanna Spyri, 2020
262 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of young, spirited girl in Swiss Alps.
Encourages resilience and empathy through relatable character development.
Explores themes of friendship and personal growth.
Engages young minds in picturesque, impactful storytelling.

The Tale of Heidi
Johanna Spyri, 2020
Award winning
Alice Ramsey's Grand Adventure
Don Brown, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story, showcases resilience and courage.
Educational journey through early 20th-century American landscape.
Empowers young readers, promotes perseverance and empowerment.
Ideal for family reading, enhances historical knowledge.

