Top-rated books by Ann Callander
Oxford Reading Tree
Age: 4-9
Books like Ann Callander’s
Award winning
Lion at School and Other Stories
Philippa Pearce, 1973
112 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking in young readers.
Features engaging stories, fostering early literacy skills.
Supports emotional development through relatable school scenarios.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
Lion at School and Other Stories
Philippa Pearce, 1973
Award winning
You Can Be ABCs
Robert Samuel White II, Robert Paul Jr., 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires with alphabets and diverse career options.
Encourages aspirational thinking and self-discovery.
Bright illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early literacy and learning skills development.
You Can Be ABCs
Robert Samuel White II, Robert Paul Jr., 2021
Being Impossible
Hiawyn Oram, 2008
256 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience and overcoming personal challenges.
Supports understanding of diverse perspectives and empathy.
Stimulates curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Being Impossible
Hiawyn Oram, 2008
Award winning
First Dictionary
Make Believe Ideas Ltd., Dawn Machell, 2017
96 pages
Why to read
Introduces early vocabulary in fun, engaging ways.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Supports language development and cognitive skills.
Ideal first step to literacy and lifelong learning.
First Dictionary
Make Believe Ideas Ltd., Dawn Machell, 2017
Award winning
Pease Porridge Hot (Favorite Children's Songs)
Paige Billin-Frye, 2011
16 pages
Why to read
Classic nursery rhyme with engaging illustrations.
Supports early language and rhythmic skills development.
Encourages musical interest and auditory discrimination.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
Pease Porridge Hot (Favorite Children's Songs)
Paige Billin-Frye, 2011
Bug Club Independent Fiction Year 3 Brown B Big Giant, Littl
Rosalind Kerven, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Engages children with adventurous, imaginative storytelling.
Characters demonstrate resilience and creative problem-solving.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Bug Club Independent Fiction Year 3 Brown B Big Giant, Littl
Rosalind Kerven, 2013
Buckaroo Baby
Libby Ellis, 2004
20 pages
Why to read
Adventure tale sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters teach resilience and problem-solving.
Enhanced vocabulary acquisition through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Buckaroo Baby
Libby Ellis, 2004
Award winning
I Spy 123: Totally Crazy Numbers!
Ulrike Sauerhofer, Manuela Ancutici, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts number recognition and counting skills.
Engages kids with playful, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages interactive and enjoyable learning.
Supports early mathematical development.
