Top-rated books by Francesca Chessa
Is it a Mermaid?
Age: 3-5
Books like Francesca Chessa’s
Award winning
Dear Mermaid
Alan Durant, Vanessa Cabban, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and imagination through enchanting mermaid tales.
Enhances empathy by presenting diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages literacy with engaging, simple text structure.
Supports emotional development through heartwarming stories.
Dear Mermaid
Alan Durant, Vanessa Cabban, 2007
Award winning
The Very Messy Mermaid
Tracey Corderoy, Kate Leake, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with an adventurous underwater journey.
Encourages cleanliness and responsibility in fun ways.
Supports emotional development and resilience lessons.
Engaging read-aloud choice for family bonding time.
The Very Messy Mermaid
Tracey Corderoy, Kate Leake, 2013
Award winning
Aqualicious
Victoria Kann, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages curiosity about marine life and environmental awareness.
Supports language development with playful, rhythmic text.
Fosters imagination and creativity in young readers.
Aqualicious
Victoria Kann, 2015
Award winning
The Boy Who Turns Into a Truck: Austin Saves the Beach
Heidi Sharrard, Sarah Martin, Nellie Hutchinson, 2023
26 pages
Why to read
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation.
Supports development of empathy through relatable storytelling.
Stimulates imagination with unique transformation theme.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.
The Boy Who Turns Into a Truck: Austin Saves the Beach
Heidi Sharrard, Sarah Martin, Nellie Hutchinson, 2023
Award winning
Some Dinosaurs are Small
Charlotte Voake, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating exploration of dinosaur sizes and varieties.
Vivid illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Encourages curiosity about science and natural history.
Supports development of comparative and descriptive skills.
Some Dinosaurs are Small
Charlotte Voake, 2020
Award winning
Jan and Tom go to the Beach
Cassandra Bowen, 2021
36 pages
Why to read
Captivating beach adventure, ideal for young explorers.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging dialogue and descriptions.
Fosters curiosity and knowledge about marine life.
Encourages outdoor activity and appreciation of nature.
Jan and Tom go to the Beach
Cassandra Bowen, 2021
Award winning
The Boy Who Sailed the World
Julia Green, 2022
123 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled journey captivating young readers' imaginations.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through protagonist's challenges.
Explores diverse cultures promoting global awareness.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension.
The Boy Who Sailed the World
Julia Green, 2022
Award winning
At the Seaside
Germano Zullo, Albertine, 2008
16 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Simple, engaging narrative suitable for young readers.
Encourages exploration of natural environments and curiosity.
Strengthens vocabulary and language skills through repetitive phrasing.
