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Who's in the Garden?
Naomi Russell, 1999
25 pages
Why to read
Interactive peek-through pages stimulate visual perception.
Encourages curiosity about nature and outdoor environments.
Supports early learning of animal and plant identification.
Fosters parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Who's in the Garden?
Naomi Russell, 1999
Award winning
Pip and Zip
Elana K. Arnold, Doug Salati, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances cognitive development.
Introduces resilience and friendship themes.
Encourages empathy through character identification.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Pip and Zip
Elana K. Arnold, Doug Salati, 2022
Award winning
Whistling Thorn KS1
Angela Buckle, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse ecosystems and wildlife interactions.
Cultivates environmental awareness and respect.
Supports comprehension through vivid descriptions.
Encourages curiosity about natural sciences.

Whistling Thorn KS1
Angela Buckle, 1998
Award winning
Moose and Magpie (Arbordale Collection)
Bettina Restrepo, Sherry Rogers, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters friendship and communication skills.
Introduces children to wildlife and nature.
Encourages curiosity and exploration.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

Moose and Magpie (Arbordale Collection)
Bettina Restrepo, Sherry Rogers, 2009
Award winning
Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, resilience, and adventure.
Stimulates imagination with beautifully illustrated mystical landscapes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse character interactions.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.

Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
Award winning
The Adventures of Ellie & Boo
Millie Kerr, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story fosters imagination in young readers.
Features strong, relatable role models for children.
Encourages environmental awareness and animal conservation.
Supports language development and literacy skills.

The Adventures of Ellie & Boo
Millie Kerr, 2020
Award winning
The Giving Back Tree
Tarky Lee, Kent Humphrey, 2023
42 pages
Why to read
Highlights importance of generosity and community spirit.
Engaging storyline with meaningful life lessons.
Boosts emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Illustrations and text foster creativity and imagination.

The Giving Back Tree
Tarky Lee, Kent Humphrey, 2023
Award winning
The Feelings Animals: Children's Book About Emotions & Feelings
Emily Hartmann, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Explores complex emotions through engaging animal characters.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Supports language development and emotional vocabulary building.
Ideal for shared reading, enriching parent-child interaction.
