Books like Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (9)
Award winning
The Whale (2) (Lighthouse Family)
Cynthia Rylant, Preston McDaniels, 1996
64 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of friendship and resilience.
Fosters empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Encourages exploration of emotional and moral landscapes.
Ideal for enhancing parent-child reading sessions.
The Whale (2) (Lighthouse Family)
Cynthia Rylant, Preston McDaniels, 1996
Award winning
Poppleton in Winter
Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague, 2001
56 pages
Why to read
Engaging winter adventures stimulate imagination.
Characters display meaningful friendships and empathy.
Encourages understanding of seasonal changes.
Ideal for cozy family reading sessions.
Poppleton in Winter
Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague, 2001
Award winning
Alligator Boy
Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of identity and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and communication skills through engaging narrative.
Supports emotional and social development.
Alligator Boy
Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode, 2007
Award winning
The Relatives Came
Cynthia Rylant, Stephen Cammell, Stephen Gammell, 1985
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonds and joyful reunions.
Illustrates the beauty of shared experiences.
Encourages emotional understanding and empathy.
Vibrant illustrations complement the heartwarming narrative.
The Relatives Came
Cynthia Rylant, Stephen Cammell, Stephen Gammell, 1985
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Sparrows: Midge and the Eggs
Roderick Hunt, Jo Apperley, 2004
16 pages
Why to read
Fosters early reading skills through engaging narrative.
Enhances vocabulary with simple, repetitive language.
Encourages empathy through character-driven stories.
Ideal for shared reading sessions with parents.
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Sparrows: Midge and the Eggs
Roderick Hunt, Jo Apperley, 2004
Award winning
Bed Hog & Other Tales: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Sue Marasciulo, Mangoyu, 2023
81 pages
Why to read
Engaging, decodable graphic novel format.
Enhances early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Illustrations aid in decoding and comprehension.
Supports individual and shared reading sessions.
Bed Hog & Other Tales: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Sue Marasciulo, Mangoyu, 2023
Award winning
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Decode And Develop: Book 5
Liz Miles, Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta, Nick Schon, 2011
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances decoding skills and reading confidence.
Supports early literacy with structured phonics approach.
Engaging stories foster child’s imagination and curiosity.
Builds fundamental reading and comprehension abilities.
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Decode And Develop: Book 5
Liz Miles, Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta, Nick Schon, 2011
Alfie's Great Escape (Blue Bananas)
Kate Irwin, Clare Elsom, 2014
48 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's imagination.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
Interactive and engaging narrative for young readers.
