Top-rated books by Stu Smith
My School's a Zoo!
Age: 5-8
Books like Stu Smith’s
Award winning
The Perfect Tail: A Fred and Lulu Story
Mie Araki, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of Fred and Lulu's creative journey.
Encourages collaboration and friendship values.
Stimulates children's creativity and imagination.
Supports early developmental reading skills.

The Perfect Tail: A Fred and Lulu Story
Mie Araki, 2004
Solomon Smee Versus the Monkeys
Joanna Nadin, 2004
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure captivates young readers' imaginations.
Features relatable, quirky protagonist, Solomon Smee.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Enhances vocabulary through playful, dynamic language.

Solomon Smee Versus the Monkeys
Joanna Nadin, 2004
Award winning
See You Later Croc-A-Gator
Imogen Shelton, Alina Kralia, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative stimulates children's imagination and curiosity.
Characters teach resilience and adaptability through fun adventures.
Enhances language skills and comprehension in young readers.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading time.

See You Later Croc-A-Gator
Imogen Shelton, Alina Kralia, 2023
Award winning
An Alpaca in My Pocket
Mindy J. B. Whitten, 2011
36 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young imaginations.
Encourages empathy and understanding through animal character interactions.
Supports language development with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

An Alpaca in My Pocket
Mindy J. B. Whitten, 2011
Award winning
The Magic Hare
Lynne Reid Banks, Hilda Offen, Barry Moser, 1993
112 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale sparks joy and wonder in young readers.
Encourages creativity through engaging, magical narratives.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Supports emotional and moral growth of children.

The Magic Hare
Lynne Reid Banks, Hilda Offen, Barry Moser, 1993
Award winning
My Very First Friend
Kristina K Sheldon, Megan Barnes, Jillian Dister, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Fosters early social skills and friendship values.
Engaging illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence in preschoolers.

My Very First Friend
Kristina K Sheldon, Megan Barnes, Jillian Dister, 2022
Award winning
The High Street
Alice Melvin, 2011
52 pages
Why to read
Adventure filled journey, sparks imagination.
Characters embody resilience and problem-solving skills.
Encourages early financial literacy concepts.
Ideal for shared reading, enhances bonding.

The High Street
Alice Melvin, 2011
Award winning
Tillie & Clementine Zoo Switcheroo
Dan Killeen, 2015
48 pages
Why to read
Adventurous story sparks curiosity and engagement.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
