Books like Thomas & Friends: Thomas and Bertie's Race
Award winning
Thomas' Big Storybook
W. Awdry, 2006
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales featuring trains with distinct personalities.
Encourages teamwork, friendship, and problem-solving skills.
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.

Thomas' Big Storybook
W. Awdry, 2006
Award winning
The Runaway Pea
Kjartan Poskitt, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Whimsical adventure encourages imagination and curiosity.
Playful illustrations engage young readers visually.
Teaches resilience and determination through storytelling.
Fun read-aloud for parents and children together.

The Runaway Pea
Kjartan Poskitt, 2021
Award winning
Super Cheat Codes and Secret Modes!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging storylines with adventurous gaming themes. - Characters exemplify teamwork and strategy. - Enhances decision-making and computer logic skills. - Ideal for young gamers and readers alike.

Super Cheat Codes and Secret Modes!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2022
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
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
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.

Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.

