Books like A Strange Place to Call Home
Award winning
Tallulah's Nutcracker
Marilyn Singer, Alexandra Boiger, 2013
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of perseverance and passion for ballet.
Encourages resilience when facing unexpected challenges.
Sparks interest in performing arts and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

Tallulah's Nutcracker
Marilyn Singer, Alexandra Boiger, 2013
Award winning
I'm Getting a Checkup
Marilyn Singer, David Milgrim, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Demystifies medical checkups through engaging storytelling.
Helps kids understand and manage healthcare visits.
Encourages curiosity about health and body awareness.
Warmly illustrated, comforting young readers.

I'm Getting a Checkup
Marilyn Singer, David Milgrim, 2009
Award winning
Life Through Time: The 700-Million-Year Story of Life on Earth (DK Panorama)
John Woodward, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Explores 700-million-year history of life on Earth.
Engaging, educational visuals stimulate young minds.
Supports understanding of natural history and evolution.
Encourages curiosity about science and the world.

Life Through Time: The 700-Million-Year Story of Life on Earth (DK Panorama)
John Woodward, 2020
Award winning
The Pop-Up Guide: Natural Wonders
Sandra Laboucarie, Charline Picard, 2022
20 pages
Why to read
Explores breathtaking natural wonders in a pop-up format.
Stimulates visual learning and spatial awareness.
Encourages curiosity about Earth's diverse ecosystems.
Interactive elements enhance engagement and retention.

The Pop-Up Guide: Natural Wonders
Sandra Laboucarie, Charline Picard, 2022
Earth's Amazing Cycles: Energy
Franklin Watts, Sally Morgan, Kay Coenen (illustrator) Sally Morgan (author), Kay Coenen, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores Earth's energy cycles with engaging visuals.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Supports STEM learning and curiosity.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Earth's Amazing Cycles: Energy
Franklin Watts, Sally Morgan, Kay Coenen (illustrator) Sally Morgan (author), Kay Coenen, 2022
Award winning
Habitats Infographics
Harriet Brundle, Heather Kissock, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Visual infographics enhance children's understanding of diverse habitats.
Supports development of analytical skills through engaging visuals.
Fosters environmental awareness and curiosity in young readers.
Encourages learning with accessible, clear informational content.

Habitats Infographics
Harriet Brundle, Heather Kissock, 2018
Shells
Cassie Mayer, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse seashells through vibrant images and simple text.
Enhances observational skills and scientific curiosity in young readers.
Supports early literacy development with clear, concise language.
Encourages outdoor exploration and nature appreciation.

Shells
Cassie Mayer, 2006
Life Cycles
Brian Knapp, 2002
24 pages
Why to read
Illustrates nature's life cycles engagingly and informatively.
Boosts comprehension of biological processes.
Encourages curiosity about science and nature.
Supports school curriculum on natural sciences.
