Top-rated books by Ian Andrew and Gary Blythe (Illustrators). Amanda Wood, Wayne Anderson, Emily Hawkins
Books like Ian Andrew and Gary Blythe (Illustrators). Amanda Wood, Wayne Anderson, Emily Hawkins’s
Award winning
Secret Kingdom: Dolphin Bay: Special 2
Rosie Banks, 2013
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure in a magical underwater world.
Encourages creative thinking and curiosity.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Ideal for shared reading with family.
Secret Kingdom: Dolphin Bay: Special 2
Rosie Banks, 2013
What Feelings Do When No One's Looking
Tina Oziewicz, Aleksandra Zając, Anna Katharina Jansen, Aleksandra Zajac, Jennifer Croft, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions through engaging, creative storytelling.
Encourages emotional intelligence and self-awareness in children.
Illustrations captivate and complement the text wonderfully.
Ideal for bedtime stories and classroom discussions.
What Feelings Do When No One's Looking
Tina Oziewicz, Aleksandra Zając, Anna Katharina Jansen, Aleksandra Zajac, Jennifer Croft, 2020
Award winning
Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Mermaid
Fiona Watt, Lizzie Mackay, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity with interactive sticker dressing activities.
Introduces underwater world, expanding environmental awareness.
Strengthens fine motor skills through precise sticker placement.
Supports narrative understanding and sequence learning.
Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Mermaid
Fiona Watt, Lizzie Mackay, 2023
Award winning
Mermaid School
JoAnne Stewart Wetzel, Lucy Courtenay, Sheena Dempsey, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Captivating mermaid-themed adventure stimulates young imaginations.
Encourages resilience and friendship through relatable underwater characters.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging plot twists.
Ideal for encouraging early reading and interactive storytelling.
Mermaid School
JoAnne Stewart Wetzel, Lucy Courtenay, Sheena Dempsey, 2020
Award winning
Santa Jaws
Bridget Heos, Galia Bernstein, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale blending Christmas joy and underwater adventure.
Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking in young readers.
Strengthens reading skills through playful, rhythmic prose.
Addresses teamwork and problem-solving in exciting scenarios.
Santa Jaws
Bridget Heos, Galia Bernstein, 2021
Shapes and Shapes: TOON Level 1
Ivan Brunetti, Frank Viva, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic shapes through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Supports early geometry skills and spatial reasoning development.
Simple, repetitive text suitable for beginning readers.
Encourages interaction and discussion about everyday shapes.
Shapes and Shapes: TOON Level 1
Ivan Brunetti, Frank Viva, 2023
Step Into My Shoes
Alkisti Halikia, Fotini Tikkou, Konstantine Matsoukas, Lucy Fleming, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Encourages respect for different perspectives and cultures.
Supports emotional and social development.
Interactive narrative boosts engagement and retention.
Step Into My Shoes
Alkisti Halikia, Fotini Tikkou, Konstantine Matsoukas, Lucy Fleming, 2019
Beasts from the Deep
Matt Ralphs, Kaley McKean, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Explores marine life through captivating narratives.
Encourages curiosity about science and nature.
Supports vocabulary expansion and factual knowledge.
Ideal for engaging young minds in environmental themes.
