Top-rated books by Andy Smith
Books like Andy Smith’s
Award winning
Puzzle Car Race (Young Puzzles)
Rosie Heywood, Brenda Haw, Philippa Wingate, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Exciting car race encourages storytelling and imagination.
Characters demonstrate teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Puzzles foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Engaging content aligns with developmental stage appropriateness.

Puzzle Car Race (Young Puzzles)
Rosie Heywood, Brenda Haw, Philippa Wingate, 2004
Award winning
Trace the Trail: Around the World
Craig Shuttlewood, 2015
10 pages
Why to read
Interactive travel adventure enhances global awareness.
Hands-on tracing elements boost fine motor skills.
Engaging visuals stimulate curiosity and imagination.
Supports early literacy and geographical knowledge.

Trace the Trail: Around the World
Craig Shuttlewood, 2015
The Shadow Player
Michael Scott, Jane Mitchell, Rose Doyle, Michael Mullen, 1994
170 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with mysterious and captivating storyline.
Characters demonstrate resilience and clever problem-solving.
Encourages curiosity and engagement through interactive plot.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and critical thinking skills.

The Shadow Player
Michael Scott, Jane Mitchell, Rose Doyle, Michael Mullen, 1994
Scary Edwin Page
Alec Sillifant, Daniel Postgate, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Encourages empathy through relatable, diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional resilience.
Supports literacy skills in an engaging way.

Scary Edwin Page
Alec Sillifant, Daniel Postgate, 2004
All Safe on Board
Mig Holder, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of safety and teamwork.
Engaging tale encourages adventure and curiosity.
Supports emotional development through relatable scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

All Safe on Board
Mig Holder, 2004
Award winning
Rise of the Lion Beast (Tiger Warrior)
M. Chan, Alan Brown, 2022
120 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled journey with rich, captivating narratives.
Strengthens critical thinking through plot-driven challenges.
Characters exemplify courage and teamwork values.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills effectively.

Rise of the Lion Beast (Tiger Warrior)
M. Chan, Alan Brown, 2022
I Feel Sad
Kelly Doudna, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotions, aids in emotional development.
Simple language, easily understandable for young readers.
Encourages expression of feelings, promotes communication.
Bright illustrations capture attention and engage imagination.

I Feel Sad
Kelly Doudna, 1999
Top Fin: Dolphin Dives (Cover-To-Cover Novels: Contemporary Fiction)
Addie Meyer Sanders, Margo Bock, 2000
88 pages
Why to read
Captivating underwater adventure with playful dolphins.
Enhances empathy through relatable, dynamic characters.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation values.
Stimulates imagination and critical thinking skills.
