Books like Bun on the Run
Ellie and the Cat
Malorie Blackman, Matt Robertson, 2005
80 pages
Why to read
Showcases friendship overcoming obstacles.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Supports emotional development and resilience.
Fun, engaging narrative enhances reading skills.

Ellie and the Cat
Malorie Blackman, Matt Robertson, 2005
Ticket to the Sky Dance
Joy Cowley, 1998
123 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, adventurous narrative captivates young minds.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in readers.
Suitable for developing early reading skills.

Ticket to the Sky Dance
Joy Cowley, 1998
Award winning
Florentine and Pig and the Spooky Forest Adventure
Eva Katzler, Jess Mikhail, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks imagination and adventure.
Characters teach valuable lessons on bravery and friendship.
Enhances critical thinking through mystery-solving elements.
Encourages shared reading and family bonding.

Florentine and Pig and the Spooky Forest Adventure
Eva Katzler, Jess Mikhail, 2014
Award winning
My Pig Paulina
Hans Limmer, David Crossley, Elke Wakefield, 1970
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages creativity and emotional development.
Showcases values of friendship and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

My Pig Paulina
Hans Limmer, David Crossley, Elke Wakefield, 1970
Award winning
Grandma Cadbury's Trucking Tales
Dianne Bates, Kevin Burgemeestre, 1987
104 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled stories spark imagination and curiosity.
Characters teach resilience and problem-solving.
Captivating narratives enhance literacy and focus.
Ideal for family bonding during storytime.

Grandma Cadbury's Trucking Tales
Dianne Bates, Kevin Burgemeestre, 1987
Award winning
This School Year Will Be the BEST!
Kay Winters, Renee Andriani, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts optimism and excitement for the school year.
Encourages setting and achieving personal goals.
Illustrates the importance of positive thinking.
Engaging storyline fosters a love for reading.

This School Year Will Be the BEST!
Kay Winters, Renee Andriani, 2010
Who Lives in Your Backyard?
Judith Randolph Doohan, 2016
58 pages
Why to read
Explores local wildlife through engaging narrative.
Enhances knowledge of ecology in an accessible manner.
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity.
Supports development of observational skills.

Who Lives in Your Backyard?
Judith Randolph Doohan, 2016
Award winning
Knox Knocks: Hooray for Mail Day! (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Judy Katschke, Josh Cleland, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story with interactive puzzles.
Develops literacy and cognitive skills.
Encourages curiosity about everyday activities.
Ideal for parent-child cooperative reading.
