Books like Bink & Gollie
Award winning
Bink & Gollie: Two for One
Kate Dicamillo, Alison Mcghee, Tony Fucile, 2012
80 pages
Why to read
Showcases the joy of friendship and cooperation.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages resilience and creative solutions.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.
Bink & Gollie: Two for One
Kate Dicamillo, Alison Mcghee, Tony Fucile, 2012
Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth
Alison Mcghee, Harry Bliss, Rachael Lillis, 2004
36 pages
Why to read
Humorous story sparks imagination and laughter.
Encourages children to confront and overcome fears.
Teaches valuable lesson on myths versus reality.
Ideal for engaging parent-child reading sessions.
Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth
Alison Mcghee, Harry Bliss, Rachael Lillis, 2004
Award winning
Firefly Hollow
Alison Mcghee, Christopher Denise, 2015
291 pages
Why to read
Adventure and friendship theme encourages emotional growth.
Beautifully illustrated, enhances visual interpretation skills.
Supports understanding of friendship and bravery.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Firefly Hollow
Alison Mcghee, Christopher Denise, 2015
Award winning
The Sweetest Witch Around
Alison Mcghee, Harry Bliss, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity and problem-solving.
Characters exhibit kindness and cooperation.
Encourages familial bonding through shared reading.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.
The Sweetest Witch Around
Alison Mcghee, Harry Bliss, 2014
Charlotte's Web: 70th Anniversary Edition (A Puffin Book)
E.B. White, Martin Thiselton, Kate Dicamillo, Garth Williams, Trinity College London, 2018
248 pages
Why to read
Classic tale of friendship, loyalty, and life’s cycles.
Enhances empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Encourages emotional development and moral reasoning.
Timeless narrative, vividly capturing children's imaginations.
Charlotte's Web: 70th Anniversary Edition (A Puffin Book)
E.B. White, Martin Thiselton, Kate Dicamillo, Garth Williams, Trinity College London, 2018
Award winning
Good Rosie!
Kate Dicamillo, Harry Bliss, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages friendship and social skills development.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Supports emotional growth through character interactions.
Ideal for shared reading, builds family bonds.
Good Rosie!
Kate Dicamillo, Harry Bliss, 2018
Award winning
Mercy Watson to the Rescue: Mercy Watson
Kate Dicamillo, Chris Van Dusen, 2005
68 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure with a lovable porcine protagonist.
Improves literacy through accessible language and structure.
Encourages empathy and teamwork in young readers.
Celebrates humor and joy in storytelling.
Mercy Watson to the Rescue: Mercy Watson
Kate Dicamillo, Chris Van Dusen, 2005
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
