Top-rated books by Andy Elkerton
Books like Andy Elkerton’s
Award winning
A Finder's Magic
Philippa Pearce, Helen Craig, 2008
128 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of loss, search, and magical discovery.
Strengthens resilience and creativity in young readers.
Encourages exploration of emotions and relationships.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
A Finder's Magic
Philippa Pearce, Helen Craig, 2008
Award winning
Small Flames: Jory the Orange Dragon
A M Luzzader, Joshua Bostwick, 2023
94 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale encourages curiosity and exploration.
Builds emotional intelligence through Jory's relatable struggles.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills effectively.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Small Flames: Jory the Orange Dragon
A M Luzzader, Joshua Bostwick, 2023
Pass the Parcel: Independent Reading Red 2
Sarah Snashall, Lucy Makuc (illustrator) Sarah Snashall (author), Lucy Makuc, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Fosters independent reading skills in young children.
Engaging storyline enhances cognitive development.
Encourages teamwork and social skills.
Builds confidence through achievement in reading.
Pass the Parcel: Independent Reading Red 2
Sarah Snashall, Lucy Makuc (illustrator) Sarah Snashall (author), Lucy Makuc, 2023
Award winning
The Excavator Who Didn't Want to Dig
Kelly Pacheco, Jared Salmond, 2023
38 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Stimulates curiosity about different professions.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
The Excavator Who Didn't Want to Dig
Kelly Pacheco, Jared Salmond, 2023
Pizza Shark
Mike Lowery, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, fun-filled adventurous tale.
Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.
Delightfully quirky, relatable characters.
Supports language development through playful storytelling.
Pizza Shark
Mike Lowery, 2024
Award winning
Mango - The little pink caterpillar
Jérémie Kaiser, 2021
87 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-discovery through colorful, engaging narratives.
Fosters emotional growth and resilience in young readers.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Supports early literacy skills with simple, rhythmic text.
Mango - The little pink caterpillar
Jérémie Kaiser, 2021
Award winning
The Witch's Cat and The Trouble With Tidying Up
Kirstie Watson, Nina Khalova, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity and imagination in young readers.
Encourages responsibility and the importance of tidiness.
Supports development of empathy through relatable characters.
Ideal for shared reading time with parents.
The Witch's Cat and The Trouble With Tidying Up
Kirstie Watson, Nina Khalova, 2023
Award winning
Daisy: Really, Really
Kes Gray, Nick Sharratt, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous storyline enhances reading enjoyment.
Develops empathy through relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Supports language development and comprehension.
