Books like The Young Merlin Trilogy: Passager, Hobby, and Merlin
His Fairytale Life: A Book About Hans Christian Andersen
Jane Yolen, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires perseverance through real hardships.
Links classic tales to their creator.
Beautiful art supports understanding.
Advanced words boost vocabulary.
His Fairytale Life: A Book About Hans Christian Andersen
Jane Yolen, 2025
Award winning
Not All Princesses Dress in Pink
Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates individuality and self-expression in young girls.
Challenges traditional gender roles effectively.
Bright, engaging illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages confidence and empowerment.
Not All Princesses Dress in Pink
Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, 2010
Award winning
Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers and Eaters
Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, 2006
200 pages
Why to read
Blends storytelling with interactive cooking activities.
Enhances reading comprehension and culinary skills.
Fosters creativity, teamwork in young readers.
Encourages family bonding through shared activities.
Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers and Eaters
Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, 2006
Award winning
Street Rhymes Around the World
Jane Yolen, 1992
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse cultures through vibrant rhymes and illustrations.
Enhances language skills and global awareness.
Encourages musical and rhythmic development.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
Street Rhymes Around the World
Jane Yolen, 1992
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
Not Just a Witch
Eva Ibbotson, 2002
123 pages
Why to read
Engaging, magical adventure captivates young readers' imaginations.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Encourages problem-solving and moral reasoning.
Combines entertainment with meaningful life lessons.
Not Just a Witch
Eva Ibbotson, 2002
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
Oz Collection: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Emerald City of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz
L. Frank Baum, Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players, 2023
576 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination through magical, captivating narratives.
Encourages resilience and teamwork among diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Fosters love for reading with timeless, enchanting tales.
