Explore The Year: Discover similar reads
Award winning
Stories for Christmas
Bernadette Watts, 2021
248 pages
Why to read
Captivating Christmas tales inspire holiday spirit.
Illustrations complement enriching, age-appropriate narratives.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.
Encourages empathy and cultural awareness.
Stories for Christmas
Bernadette Watts, 2021
Award winning
Why did Marcus go to the Restaurant?
Janis Hennessey, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores social skills through relatable dining scenarios.
Encourages understanding diverse food cultures.
Stimulates curiosity and conversation about new experiences.
Illustrated, engaging narrative keeps young readers captivated.
Why did Marcus go to the Restaurant?
Janis Hennessey, 2016
Award winning
Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, Kate Gardiner, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores local adventures with captivating stories.
Features characters displaying resilience and creativity.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of surroundings.
Ideal for enhancing geographic and social awareness.
Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, Kate Gardiner, 2023
Eight
Xist Publishing, 2019
21 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vivid illustrations and adventure.
Teaches counting and basic math skills interactively.
Encourages early number recognition and sequencing.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing bond with children.
Eight
Xist Publishing, 2019
Award winning
Calamity's Christmas
Meg Bolton Scott Scott, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating holiday adventure enchants young readers.
Characters model resilience and problem-solving.
Fosters empathy and cooperative spirit.
Ideal for family shared reading moments.
Calamity's Christmas
Meg Bolton Scott Scott, 2016
Award winning
The Kingfisher Mini Treasury of Bedtime Stories (Kingfisher Mini Treasuries)
Sam Mcbratney, Kady MacDonald Denton, 2004
92 pages
Why to read
Diverse collection of charming, soothing bedtime tales.
Enhances language skills through engaging narratives.
Fosters emotional connection between parent and child.
Stimulates imagination with beautifully illustrated scenarios.
The Kingfisher Mini Treasury of Bedtime Stories (Kingfisher Mini Treasuries)
Sam Mcbratney, Kady MacDonald Denton, 2004
Award winning
Mermaids Most Amazing
Oliver Narelle, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure in an enchanting underwater world.
Characters embody teamwork, friendship, perseverance.
Fosters creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.
Mermaids Most Amazing
Oliver Narelle, 2005
Award winning
Mondays at Monster School (Early Reader Book 80)
Ruth Symes, Ruth Louise Symes, Rosie Reeve, 2005
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and overcoming fears.
Stimulates empathy and emotional intelligence in children.
Simple language tailored for early readers.
Encourages enthusiasm for school and learning.
