Explore Colour First Reader: Discover similar reads
Award winning
Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat?
Brianna Caplan Sayres, 2021
22 pages
Why to read
Explores festive traditions through a charming digger's perspective.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant illustrations and fun storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with playful, thematic language.
Encourages curiosity about cultural celebrations.

Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat?
Brianna Caplan Sayres, 2021
Alligator Tails and Crocodile Cakes (I Am Reading)
Nicola Moon, Andy Ellis, 2000
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids in creative problem-solving adventures.
Enhances literacy through rhythmic, engaging narrative.
Supports character development with relatable animal friends.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading moments.

Alligator Tails and Crocodile Cakes (I Am Reading)
Nicola Moon, Andy Ellis, 2000
Award winning
Genie and Teeny: The Wishing Well
Steven Lenton, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through magical storytelling.
Encourages friendship and teamwork values.
Supports critical thinking with problem-solving plot.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Genie and Teeny: The Wishing Well
Steven Lenton, 2022
Award winning
Little Wolf’s Haunted Hall for Small Horrors
Ian Whybrow, Tony Ross, 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Spooky, engaging tale enhances reading through imaginative storytelling.
Teaches valuable lessons about bravery and friendship.
Supports early childhood development in literacy and social skills.
Ideal for shared reading times, strengthening family bonds.

Little Wolf’s Haunted Hall for Small Horrors
Ian Whybrow, Tony Ross, 1999
Award winning
The Adventures of Gertrude the Guinea Pig
Maxine Fisher, Tom Hachtman, 2023
79 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure that sparks imagination and curiosity.
Teaches valuable life lessons through relatable animal characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Perfect blend of fun narrative and educational content.

The Adventures of Gertrude the Guinea Pig
Maxine Fisher, Tom Hachtman, 2023
Award winning
Derrick and the Dinosaurs
Dan Killeen, 2015
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative with vibrant dinosaur adventures.
Strengthens curiosity and knowledge about prehistoric creatures.
Encourages creativity through Derrick's imaginative interactions.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Derrick and the Dinosaurs
Dan Killeen, 2015
Award winning
Red
Jed Alexander, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through vibrant, wordless storytelling.
Enhances visual literacy and attention to detail.
Encourages interpretation skills in young readers.
Supports development of empathy and emotional understanding.

Red
Jed Alexander, 2018
Award winning
Can Ten Pigs Fit in a Tub?: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Sue Marasciulo, Changochamango, Mangoyu, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Boosts early reading through phonics and simple sentences.
Encourages counting and mathematical thinking.
Engaging illustrations captivate and entertain young readers.
Supports comprehension with repetitive and predictable text.
