Top-rated books by Kate Riggs
Pterodactyls
Age: 6-8
Rescue Boats
Age: 5-6
Books like Kate Riggs’s
Award winning
Triceratops
Daniel Cohen, 1995
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey into the prehistoric world.
Fosters curiosity about dinosaurs and natural history.
Supports development of science-related vocabulary.
Enhances understanding of teamwork and friendship.

Triceratops
Daniel Cohen, 1995
Award winning
The Fierce Giant
W. Murray, Ladybird Books, Ladybird, 1991
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires bravery and overcoming fears
Stimulating illustrations captivate and engage young readers
Encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking
Supports emotional development and empathy

The Fierce Giant
W. Murray, Ladybird Books, Ladybird, 1991
Amulets of Acacia
William Meehan, 2003
188 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and focus.

Amulets of Acacia
William Meehan, 2003
Award winning
My Friends Are Missing
Mary Kendrick, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery storyline enhances problem-solving skills.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Stimulates language development and emotional understanding.
Supports parent-child bonding over shared reading moments.

My Friends Are Missing
Mary Kendrick, 2022
Giant
Juliet Snape, 1990
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts emotional intelligence through character interactions.
Encourages creativity with engaging, fantastical elements.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Fosters empathy by exploring diverse perspectives.

Giant
Juliet Snape, 1990
Award winning
The Skeleton Warrior: Series 1 Book 4 (Team Hero)
Adam Blade, 2017
59 pages
Why to read
Action-packed adventure enhances quick decision-making skills.
Heroes demonstrate teamwork, resilience, and courage.
Stimulates imagination through creative, engaging narrative.
Supports literacy with simple, captivating language.

The Skeleton Warrior: Series 1 Book 4 (Team Hero)
Adam Blade, 2017
Knight
Meg-Clibbon, Lucy Clibbon, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with exciting medieval adventures.
Teaches courage and the importance of loyalty.
Stimulates imagination through vivid historical settings.
Ideal for bonding over shared knightly tales.

Knight
Meg-Clibbon, Lucy Clibbon, 2004
Award winning
Hippopotamuses
Julie Murray, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging introduction to hippopotamus habits and habitats.
Vibrant illustrations enhance learning and capture attention.
Supports early biological science comprehension.
Encourages curiosity and knowledge about wildlife.
