Books like Aunt Nasty (Early Reader)
Award winning
Mahy Magic
Shirley Hughes, Margaret Mahy, 1986
154 pages
Why to read
Captivating tales spark imagination and creativity.
Dynamic characters foster emotional development and empathy.
Engaging narratives enhance problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Mahy Magic
Shirley Hughes, Margaret Mahy, 1986
The Downhill Crocodile Whizz
Margaret Mahy, Ian Newsham, 1986
130 pages
Why to read
Vibrant adventure, engages young minds effectively.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language use.
Encourages creativity and innovative thoughts.
Supports cognitive development with problem-solving elements.
The Downhill Crocodile Whizz
Margaret Mahy, Ian Newsham, 1986
The Little Witch (Puffin Books)
Margaret Mahy, 1970
78 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure encourages creative thinking.
Illustrates the value of friendship and courage.
Engages young readers with whimsical, magical elements.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
The Little Witch (Puffin Books)
Margaret Mahy, 1970
Down the Back of the Chair
Margaret Mahy, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations spark imagination and engagement.
Celebrates creativity and surprise in everyday situations.
Enhances language skills through playful rhyme schemes.
Fosters family bonding over shared reading time.
Down the Back of the Chair
Margaret Mahy, 2006
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.
Mondays at Monster School (Early Reader Book 80)
Ruth Symes, Ruth Louise Symes, Rosie Reeve, 2005
Award winning
We Met a Police Officer Today: A Children's Picture Book About Facing Fear for Kids Ages 4-8
Kimberly Pattison, Zeynep Dural, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses childhood fears through engaging storytelling.
Introduces kids to community helpers like police officers.
Encourages bravery and understanding in young readers.
Ideal for group reading and classroom discussion.
We Met a Police Officer Today: A Children's Picture Book About Facing Fear for Kids Ages 4-8
Kimberly Pattison, Zeynep Dural, 2023
Award winning
Stories for 3-year-olds
Sami Sweeten, 1996
128 pages
Why to read
Stories tailored for three-year-old developmental stages.
Encourages language skills and emotional understanding.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Stories for 3-year-olds
Sami Sweeten, 1996
Build-A-Bear Workshop: Friendship Book
Acton Figueroa, Mimi Ahn, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages creativity through interactive storytelling.
Fosters emotional and social development.
Ideal for early readers, engaging and fun.
