Top-rated books by Matthew Oldham
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Award winning
Back to School, Backpack!
Simon Rich, Tom Toro, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and challenges of starting school anew.
Engages children through vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages social skills and classroom readiness.
Supports early literacy and numeracy fundamentals.

Back to School, Backpack!
Simon Rich, Tom Toro, 2023
Peek-a-You! (Bright Brown Baby Board Book)
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney, 2022
20 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity with vibrant, multicultural illustrations.
Engages babies with interactive, peek-a-boo play.
Supports language development and sensory skills.
Board book format ensures durability for little hands.

Peek-a-You! (Bright Brown Baby Board Book)
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney, 2022
Award winning
Horus the Friendly Pumpkin Finds a Family
Haley Watson, Kennedy Allen, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and acceptance.
Highlights importance of family and belonging.
Stimulates emotional intelligence and empathy.
Colorful illustrations captivate young readers.

Horus the Friendly Pumpkin Finds a Family
Haley Watson, Kennedy Allen, 2023
Only Tadpoles Have Tails (Flying Foxes)
Jane Clarke, Jane Gray, 2002
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative focused on nature and growth stages.
Illustrates life cycles, fostering scientific curiosity in kids.
Supports understanding of biological transformations
Encourages outdoor exploration and learning.

Only Tadpoles Have Tails (Flying Foxes)
Jane Clarke, Jane Gray, 2002
Festive Flamingo: Meditations for Children (Calm, Create, Meditate.)
Shaula Maitland, Kat Stock, 2019
36 pages
Why to read
Enhances mindfulness and relaxation for children.
Encourages creativity through calming meditative exercises.
Supports emotional regulation in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading before bedtime.

Festive Flamingo: Meditations for Children (Calm, Create, Meditate.)
Shaula Maitland, Kat Stock, 2019
Award winning
First Snow of Winter
Graham Ralph, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic of winter through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages resilience and bravery in new situations.
Supports language development with simple, engaging text.
Ideal for bonding over a cozy winter read.

First Snow of Winter
Graham Ralph, 1999
Award winning
The Comet
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires wonder through cosmic adventure and discovery.
Enhances understanding of friendship, bravery, and curiosity.
Stimulates interests in astronomy and space exploration.
Supports literacy skills with engaging storytelling techniques.

The Comet
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2022
Award winning
Spencer Knows Spring
Tiffany Obeng, Tharushi Fernando, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Explores the excitement and beauty of spring season.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Supports early language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
