Books like The Time Garden (Tales of Magic Book 4)
Award winning
Knight's Castle (Tales of Magic Book 2)
Edward Eager, 1956
224 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, stimulates imaginative play and creativity.
Features relatable, dynamic characters for young readers.
Encourages teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Blends historical elements with magical realism.

Knight's Castle (Tales of Magic Book 2)
Edward Eager, 1956
Award winning
Three Pickled Herrings
Sally Gardner, 2013
192 pages
Why to read
Enthralling mystery tailored for young problem-solvers.
Builds critical thinking through engaging storytelling.
Characters exemplify teamwork and persistence.
Encourages curiosity and analytical skills.

Three Pickled Herrings
Sally Gardner, 2013
Award winning
Choosing Crumble
Michael Rosen, 2014
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure encourages problem-solving skills.
Relatable bond between child and pet characters.
Promotes empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading time.

Choosing Crumble
Michael Rosen, 2014
Award winning
The Royal Book of Oz
Ruth Plumly Thompson, L. Frank Baum, 1921
162 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy enhances children’s creative thinking.
Introduces values of friendship and bravery.
Encourages exploration of diverse, whimsical worlds.
Supports vocabulary expansion and language skills.

The Royal Book of Oz
Ruth Plumly Thompson, L. Frank Baum, 1921
Award winning
Classics
Mary Poppins
P. L. Travers, 1934
36 pages
Why to read
Whimsical adventure, fosters creativity and imagination.
Timeless characters teach valuable life lessons.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.

Mary Poppins
P. L. Travers, 1934
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Encanto Deluxe Junior Novel
Disney, Walt Disney Company, Angela Cervantes, 2021
100 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches children's imagination and creativity.
Showcases importance of family and individual uniqueness.
Enhances linguistic skills and emotional understanding.
Encourages discussions on resilience and self-discovery.

Encanto Deluxe Junior Novel
Disney, Walt Disney Company, Angela Cervantes, 2021
Award winning
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Kathleen Olmstead, Arthur Pober, 2008
160 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with adventurous and magical tales.
Introduces diverse animal characters, fostering empathy.
Encourages curiosity about science and nature.
Interactive dialogue enhances communicative skills.

