Top-rated books by Melissa Maxwell
Finny the Shark: School Friends
Age: 4-8
Books like Melissa Maxwell’s
Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routines with comforting storytelling.
Supports emotional development through relatable family dynamics.
Encourages imagination with engaging, playful narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
Greg the Sausage Roll: The Perfect Present
Mark Hoyle, Roxanne Hoyle, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks imagination and joy.
Characters teach valuable life lessons subtly.
Encourages creativity and solution-oriented thinking.
Perfect for bonding during family reading times.
Greg the Sausage Roll: The Perfect Present
Mark Hoyle, Roxanne Hoyle, 2024
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
Award winning
The Crayons Trick or Treat
Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers, 2022
28 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with colorful and fun crayon characters.
Encourages exploration of festive traditions and teamwork.
Supports language development and early literacy skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Crayons Trick or Treat
Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers, 2022
Bluey: Queens
Joe Brumm, Bluey, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of teamwork and responsibility.
Encourages creativity through playful storytelling.
Supports language development and social skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Bluey: Queens
Joe Brumm, Bluey, 2024
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
The Hare-Shaped Hole
John Dougherty, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and resilience.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Stimulates imagination with captivating illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Hare-Shaped Hole
John Dougherty, 2023
Award winning
The Truth About Dragons
Julie Leung, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engages imagination with vibrant dragon-themed tales.
Boosts empathy and courage through relatable characters.
Encourages creative problem-solving and critical thought.
Provides fun yet educational storytelling experience.
