Top-rated books by O'connor
Books like O'connor’s
Hooligan Wreckit, Goldfisherman (Kiwi Bites S.)
Liz Dickson, 2004
Why to read
Engaging tale exploring adventures of a young, ambitious fisherman.
Encourages resilience and innovative thinking in challenging situations.
Supports development of emotional intelligence and empathy.
Ideal for family reading, building bonds and communication.
Hooligan Wreckit, Goldfisherman (Kiwi Bites S.)
Liz Dickson, 2004
Award winning
Benji: Meet Benji (Festival Readers)
Scout Driggs, Kathleen Camp, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces Benji, a captivating and curious character.
Engaging storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.
Benji: Meet Benji (Festival Readers)
Scout Driggs, Kathleen Camp, 2004
Award winning
Flyaway Girl
Ann Grifalconi, 1992
32 pages
Why to read
Embark on an adventure with courage and curiosity.
Builds resilience and self-esteems in young readers.
Encourages empathy through relatable character struggles.
Fosters a love for reading and exploration.
Flyaway Girl
Ann Grifalconi, 1992
The Lantern Fox (Mammoth Reads)
Garry Kilworth, 1998
86 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure keeps young readers engaged.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through clever story twists.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.
The Lantern Fox (Mammoth Reads)
Garry Kilworth, 1998
Award winning
The Wondrous Cloud Forest
Wendra Lynne, 2021
45 pages
Why to read
Explore biodiversity and ecological systems in a fun way.
Builds empathy through characters' environmental challenges.
Stimulates curiosity with engaging, adventurous narrative.
Supports language development and cognitive skills.
The Wondrous Cloud Forest
Wendra Lynne, 2021
Breakfast: Discover Series Picture Book for Children
Xist Publishing, 2012
28 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse breakfast foods from around the world.
Vibrant, colorful illustrations captivate young readers.
Encourages curiosity about cultures and culinary practices.
Supports vocabulary expansion and early literacy skills.
Breakfast: Discover Series Picture Book for Children
Xist Publishing, 2012
Award winning
Be Bigger: Talking with Trees Series
Colleen Doyle Bryant, Manuela Soriani, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and resilience in young readers.
Encourages kindness through relatable nature-themed stories.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Be Bigger: Talking with Trees Series
Colleen Doyle Bryant, Manuela Soriani, 2012
Award winning
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Decode And Develop: Book 5
Liz Miles, Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta, Nick Schon, 2011
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances decoding skills and reading confidence.
Supports early literacy with structured phonics approach.
Engaging stories foster child’s imagination and curiosity.
Builds fundamental reading and comprehension abilities.
