Top-rated books by Maurice Walker
The Orange Who Dreamed
Age: 0-5
Books like Maurice Walker’s
Award winning
Wonderful Short Stories About Boys: Inspiring Confidence, Kindness, Honesty, and to Go on Dreaming
Alice Elton, 2023
126 pages
Why to read
Encourages confidence, kindness, honesty in young boys.
Inspires boys to pursue dreams and goals.
Features relatable, diverse characters boys identify with.
Supports child development through engaging narratives.
Wonderful Short Stories About Boys: Inspiring Confidence, Kindness, Honesty, and to Go on Dreaming
Alice Elton, 2023
Pearlie and the Big Doll
Wendy Harmer, Mike Zarb, 2014
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale fosters curiosity and imaginative play.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship values.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Pearlie and the Big Doll
Wendy Harmer, Mike Zarb, 2014
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
Award winning
Whimsical Worlds & Other Realms
Cheryl Latimer, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through magical stories and characters.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
Encourages empathy by exploring diverse perspectives.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Whimsical Worlds & Other Realms
Cheryl Latimer, 2023
Award winning
Monster Busters
Cornelia Funke, Glenys Ambrus, 2015
81 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative ignites children’s imaginations.
Introduces teamwork and bravery in engaging ways.
Stimulates problem-solving through captivating challenges.
Strengthens reading skills with rich language use.
Monster Busters
Cornelia Funke, Glenys Ambrus, 2015
Sticky Ends
Jeanne Willis, Julian Barnes, Tony Ross, 2011
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging, thought-provoking tales, boosts critical thinking.
Humorous, relatable narratives enhance connection and empathy.
Encourages exploration of consequences and moral lessons.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Sticky Ends
Jeanne Willis, Julian Barnes, Tony Ross, 2011
Award winning
Sweet Dreams
Tesha Carletta Williams, 2014
26 pages
Why to read
Encourages healthy sleep habits through engaging storytelling.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy in children.
Supports language development with rhythmic, expressive text.
Ideal for bedtime reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
Sweet Dreams
Tesha Carletta Williams, 2014
Good Boy Lukey & the Dream Crumbs
Linda Beck, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and imaginative thinking in young minds.
Lukey's adventures emphasize resilience and positive behavior.
Engages young readers with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Supports language development and early reading skills.
