Top-rated books by June Colbert
The King of Large
Age: 4-12
Books like June Colbert’s
Award winning
My Lil' First School (3) (The Brooke Lynn Adventures)
Toby A. Williams, Sue Campion, Corrina Holyoake, 2019
38 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of first school experiences.
Encourages emotional growth and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
My Lil' First School (3) (The Brooke Lynn Adventures)
Toby A. Williams, Sue Campion, Corrina Holyoake, 2019
Tilly Beany Saves the World
Annie Dalton, Lesley Harker, 1997
192 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and world-saving aspirations in young minds.
Strengthens empathy through relatable, quirky character Tilly Beany.
Encourages environmental awareness and proactive problem-solving.
Enhances literacy with engaging storytelling and vocabulary.
Tilly Beany Saves the World
Annie Dalton, Lesley Harker, 1997
Award winning
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Decode And Develop: Book 5
Liz Miles, Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta, Nick Schon, 2011
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances decoding skills and reading confidence.
Supports early literacy with structured phonics approach.
Engaging stories foster child’s imagination and curiosity.
Builds fundamental reading and comprehension abilities.
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Decode And Develop: Book 5
Liz Miles, Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta, Nick Schon, 2011
Award winning
Docgit and Rocgit Meet Butterfly Angel
Alice Grega, 2015
38 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages emotional and social development.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Introduces concepts of friendship and cooperation.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Docgit and Rocgit Meet Butterfly Angel
Alice Grega, 2015
Award winning
The Great Stroller Adventure
Denis Markell, Melissa Iwai, 2004
16 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure captivates young readers' imaginations.
Characters demonstrate teamwork, enhancing social development.
Encourages creative problem solving and independence.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Great Stroller Adventure
Denis Markell, Melissa Iwai, 2004
Award winning
George
Michael Coleman, 2000
123 pages
Why to read
Promotes self-acceptance and personal discovery.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse experiences.
Inspires confidence in personal identity exploration.
Supports emotional development through relatable storytelling.
George
Michael Coleman, 2000
Award winning
Splat!
Mary Margaret Pérez-Mercado, Richard Torrey, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline sparks children’s imagination and creativity.
Features diverse, relatable characters enhancing social understanding.
Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Engaging text ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
Splat!
Mary Margaret Pérez-Mercado, Richard Torrey, 1999
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.
