Top-rated books by Mike Holmes
Books like Mike Holmes’s
Award winning
Hot Air
Sandrine Dumas Roy, Sarah Ardizzone, Emmanuelle Houssais, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure engaging young minds.
Strengthens comprehension through fun, interactive storytelling.
Boosts empathy with diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages parent-child bonding over reading.

Hot Air
Sandrine Dumas Roy, Sarah Ardizzone, Emmanuelle Houssais, 2013
Award winning
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Series
Elizabeth Singer Hunt, Secret Agent Jack Stalwart The Search for the Sunken Treasure: Australia By Elizabeth Singer Hunt, The Escape of the Deadly Dinosaur: USA By Elizabeth Singer Hunt, 2021
512 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled series boosts curiosity and knowledge.
Encourages global awareness and cultural understanding.
Develops confidence through problem-solving narratives.
Engaging content that supports literacy skills.

Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Series
Elizabeth Singer Hunt, Secret Agent Jack Stalwart The Search for the Sunken Treasure: Australia By Elizabeth Singer Hunt, The Escape of the Deadly Dinosaur: USA By Elizabeth Singer Hunt, 2021
Award winning
Making Waves: A Branches Book
Vicky Fang, Christine Nishiyama, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Encourages curiosity and discovery through engaging narrative.
Supports STEM education with technology and engineering concepts.
Boosts confidence with relatable problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for independent or guided reading sessions.

Making Waves: A Branches Book
Vicky Fang, Christine Nishiyama, 2022
Award winning
Human Body Theater
Maris Wicks, 2015
240 pages
Why to read
Visual storytelling makes anatomy fun and engaging.
Promotes scientific curiosity and learning.
Supports visual learning with vibrant illustrations.
Encourages interest in biology and health.

Human Body Theater
Maris Wicks, 2015
Award winning
The Donkey's Day Out
Ann Pilling, Sheila Ratcliffe, 1990
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Story encourages empathy and emotional understanding.
Enhances vocabulary through playful, rhyming text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

The Donkey's Day Out
Ann Pilling, Sheila Ratcliffe, 1990
Award winning
Mister Magnolia & Angelica Sprocket's Pockets (Flip Book)
Quentin Blake, 1800
64 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and spark children's imaginations.
Dual stories enhance variety and double the fun.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Ideal for developing early reading skills.

Mister Magnolia & Angelica Sprocket's Pockets (Flip Book)
Quentin Blake, 1800
Award winning
Part of Me: Fractions at Reach
Qeona Hamilton-Aguilar, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Simplifies fractions through engaging story-driven examples.
Encourages math skills with relatable characters.
Supports critical thinking in problem-solving contexts.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Part of Me: Fractions at Reach
Qeona Hamilton-Aguilar, 2023
Award winning
Valenslime
Ashley Belote, Joy Keller, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity
Teaches the value of friendship
Introduces basic scientific concepts
Fun and humorous story
