Books like Dixie O'Day: In the Fast Lane
Dogger's Christmas
Shirley Hughes, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Captures festive spirit with joyful, engaging narrative.
Highlights importance of sharing and kindness.
Enhances emotional development and empathy.
Beautiful illustrations complement heartwarming story.

Dogger's Christmas
Shirley Hughes, 2022
Award winning
Enchantment in the Garden
Shirley Hughes, 1996
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging and whimsical adventure awaits.
Characters teach empathy and understanding.
Encourages curiosity and exploration.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Enchantment in the Garden
Shirley Hughes, 1996
Over the Moon
Shirley Hughes, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages children's emotional development.
Illustrations enhance imagination and visual interpretation skills.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Inspires creativity and curiosity in young readers.

Over the Moon
Shirley Hughes, 1998
Out and About: A First Book of Poems
Shirley Hughes, 1988
56 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vibrantly illustrated everyday adventures.
Enhances vocabulary through playful, rhyming text.
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Out and About: A First Book of Poems
Shirley Hughes, 1988
Award winning
The Princess and the Pit Stop
Tom Angleberger, 2018
48 pages
Why to read
Empowers girls with a strong, clever female protagonist.
Encourages determination and creative problem-solving.
Fun integration of fairy tale characters in a race.
Engaging, fast-paced story suitable for family reading time.

The Princess and the Pit Stop
Tom Angleberger, 2018
Award winning
Evergreen
Matthew Cordell, Helen Day, Dreamscape Media, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vibrant, enchanting illustrations. - Encourages environmental awareness and respect. - Supports language development and vocabulary expansion. - Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Evergreen
Matthew Cordell, Helen Day, Dreamscape Media, 2023
Award winning
The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
100 pages
Why to read
Captures pioneering spirit and historical American lifestyle.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through character development.
Supports understanding of familial and societal roles.
Engages young readers with vivid, descriptive storytelling.

The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
Award winning
The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee
Julie Leung, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story of a fearless female pilot.
Celebrates courage, perseverance, and breaking barriers.
Highlights historical significance and cultural diversity.
Empowers young readers through positive role models.
