Top-rated books by Monica Hughes
Books like Monica Hughes’s
Close Encounters of a Most Peculiar Kind
Vola Ryan, 2016
68 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with its whimsical, otherworldly encounters.
Strengthens empathy through diverse, engaging character interactions.
Encourages curiosity and exploration of new concepts.
Designed for enjoyable parent-child shared reading moments.
Close Encounters of a Most Peculiar Kind
Vola Ryan, 2016
Award winning
Night Light
Angela Harris, 2008
28 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Encourages understanding of nighttime fears, promotes comfort.
Supports early developmental stages through story engagement.
Ideal for bedtime reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
Night Light
Angela Harris, 2008
Atlas
Paul Montpellier, 1987
28 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse cultures and customs through vivid storytelling.
Encourages geographical knowledge and global awareness.
Supports cognitive development with engaging map-based puzzles.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Atlas
Paul Montpellier, 1987
The Storm Maker
Alex Williams, 2008
320 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters imagination and cognitive development.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork, ideal for growth.
Encourages curiosity and understanding of natural phenomena.
Supports literacy skills through vibrant storytelling.
The Storm Maker
Alex Williams, 2008
Picture Reading
Madhuri Purandare, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Stimulates visual thinking and creativity.
Enhances language development and comprehension.
Supports early literacy skills, building a reading foundation.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Picture Reading
Madhuri Purandare, 2006
Award winning
Biggest Number in the Universe, The
Julie Leibrich, Ross Kinnaird, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Explores concept of infinity through an engaging story.
Encourages curiosity and mathematical thinking in young minds.
Illustrates teamwork and perseverance among characters.
Suitable for encouraging early numeracy skills.
Biggest Number in the Universe, The
Julie Leibrich, Ross Kinnaird, 2004
Award winning
Fleas and Thank You (Matt Whitlock Series)
Matt Whitlock, 2005
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging and witty storytelling by Matt Whitlock.
Illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Teaches gratitude and manners playfully.
Supports language development and social skills.
Fleas and Thank You (Matt Whitlock Series)
Matt Whitlock, 2005
The Pennine Mouse
Michaela Halliday-King, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, fosters resilience and exploration.
Enhances vocabulary through rich, descriptive language.
Stimulates emotional development and empathy.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.
