Top-rated books by Lois K. Szymanski
A Perfect Pony
Age: 7-10
Books like Lois K. Szymanski’s
Award winning
The Story of Our Ponies (Pony Pals, Super Special, No.2)
Jeanne Betancourt, 1997
98 pages
Why to read
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Enhances children’s empathy and emotional understanding.
Inspires love and care for animals.
Supports development of reading and comprehension skills.

The Story of Our Ponies (Pony Pals, Super Special, No.2)
Jeanne Betancourt, 1997
Silky the Foundling (Home Farm Twins)
Jenny Oldfield, 1999
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes compassion through engaging, heartwarming animal stories.
Encourages responsibility and caring for others.
Strengthens reading skills with captivating narrative.
Supports emotional development with relatable characters.

Silky the Foundling (Home Farm Twins)
Jenny Oldfield, 1999
Vicky the Very Silly Vet (Wacky Workers)
Ronne Randall, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous tale about a vet’s quirky adventures.
Encourages empathy and care for animals.
Inspires creative thinking and resilience.
Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

Vicky the Very Silly Vet (Wacky Workers)
Ronne Randall, 2003
Award winning
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
Lindsay Mattick, Sophie Blackall, 2015
56 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale based on a true historical event.
Encourages exploration of family roots and history.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Strengthens emotional and historical knowledge.

Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
Lindsay Mattick, Sophie Blackall, 2015
Mr Badger and the Difficult Duchess
Leigh Hobbs, 2013
80 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story, enhancing children's imaginative skills.
Characters exhibit resilience and resourcefulness, fostering personal growth.
Engaging narrative that promotes critical thinking.
Ideal for family shared reading, strengthening bonds.

Mr Badger and the Difficult Duchess
Leigh Hobbs, 2013
Award winning
Wolf Hill
Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates curiosity and critical thinking.
Dynamic characters teach valuable life lessons.
Captivating storyline enhances reading skills.
Ideal for developing empathy and emotional intelligence.

Wolf Hill
Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta, 1998
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.

Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
The Jungle Book (Deluxe Hardcover Book)
Rudyard Kipling, 2014
86 pages
Why to read
Classic adventure tale stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Teaches values like bravery, loyalty, and friendship.
Rich language enhances vocabulary and literary skills.
Ideal for shared reading, deepens family bonds.
