Top-rated books by Ken McKie
The Wind in the Willows Collection
Age: 7-12
Books like Ken McKie’s
Award winning
Super Rabbit Boy World!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Exciting, adventurous narrative engages young readers.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Ideal for enhancing early reading development.
Super Rabbit Boy World!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2022
Award winning
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through magical realism.
Builds empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Stimulates language development and imagination.
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan, 2022
56 pages
Why to read
Captivates with whimsical storytelling and charming illustrations.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Explores themes of friendship and responsibility.
Ideal for engaging young minds in shared reading.
Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
"Wishyouwas"
Alexandra Page, Illus Penny Neville-Lee, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters exhibit bravery and friendship.
Encourages problem-solving and resilience in young readers.
Blends fun narrative with meaningful life lessons.
"Wishyouwas"
Alexandra Page, Illus Penny Neville-Lee, 2021
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
If Animals Went to Work
Ann Whitford Paul, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Explores fun, imaginative careers through animal characters.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Supports understanding of different jobs and responsibilities.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
