Top-rated books by Amanda Shepherd
Who Loves Me?
Age: 2-4
Fiona Loves the Night
Age: 5-6
Books like Amanda Shepherd’s
Award winning
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, Cocoretto, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through magical realism.
Builds empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Stimulates language development and imagination.
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, Cocoretto, 2023
Award winning
The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creativity and exploration.
Characters teach valuable lessons in teamwork and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld, 2023
Award winning
The Moonlight Zoo
Maudie Powell-Tuck, Karl James Mountford, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches imagination and emotional understanding.
Engages young readers with beautifully illustrated animal characters.
Highlights resilience and problem-solving in captivating scenarios.
Encourages empathy and care for animals.
The Moonlight Zoo
Maudie Powell-Tuck, Karl James Mountford, 2020
Award winning
Under the Same Sky
Britta Teckentrup, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes unity, empathy, and global connections.
Stunning illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Simple, poetic text suitable for young readers.
Encourages discussions about diversity and inclusion.
Under the Same Sky
Britta Teckentrup, 2018
Award winning
Before I Wake Up...
Britta Teckentrup, 2016
56 pages
Why to read
Dream-like illustrations spark children's imagination.
Encourages emotional understanding and self-awareness.
Supports language development with lyrical prose.
Ideal for bedtime, nurturing calmness.
Before I Wake Up...
Britta Teckentrup, 2016
Award winning
Adelaide's Secret World
Elise Hurst, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Captivates with rich, whimsical illustrations.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
Sparks creativity in young minds.
Ideal for fostering imagination and friendship.
Adelaide's Secret World
Elise Hurst, 2015
Award winning
When Moon Became the Moon
Rob Hodgson, 2023
65 pages
Why to read
Captures children’s imagination with a unique celestial story.
Encourages curiosity about space and astronomical phenomena.
Supports understanding of friendship and empathy.
Beautiful, vibrant illustrations enhance narrative engagement.
When Moon Became the Moon
Rob Hodgson, 2023
Award winning
Jump
David Mcphail, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure captivates young readers' imaginations.
Characters display resilience, encouraging similar traits in children.
Illustrations enhance text, aiding comprehension and retention.
Supports early literacy and language development.
