Books like The Wish in the Bottle
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure in a magical forest setting.
Strong female protagonist encourages empowerment and resilience.
Enhances creative thinking and imaginative play.
Ideal for family reading, fosters bonding and discussion.
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
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
Award winning
The Genie In The Pages
Daniel Hart L'ecuyer, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with enchanting, magical adventures.
Teaches valuable life lessons through relatable characters.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for family shared reading moments.
The Genie In The Pages
Daniel Hart L'ecuyer, 2023
Award winning
Legend of the Star Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #25)
Tracey West, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Exciting dragon adventure sparks imagination and creativity.
Characters model teamwork, courage, and problem-solving.
Enhances reading skills with approachable text structure.
Supports cognitive and emotional development.
Legend of the Star Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #25)
Tracey West, 2023
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Lilibeth in the Woods: Adventures of Lilibeth
Eliza Armand, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enriches problem-solving skills.
Promotes values of bravery and friendship.
Illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading times.
Lilibeth in the Woods: Adventures of Lilibeth
Eliza Armand, 2023
Award winning
Magic in the Mountains: A Christmas Adventure
T.E. Milburn, 2023
175 pages
Why to read
Festive, adventurous story sparks holiday excitement.
Characters exhibit teamwork, resilience, and compassion.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
