Books like Farewell Floppy
Guess What Happened at School Today
Jez Alborough, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages creative thinking.
Characters embody typical school experiences, enhancing relatability.
Stimulates dialogue on problem-solving and social skills.
Combines fun storytelling with educational insights.

Guess What Happened at School Today
Jez Alborough, 2003
Award winning
Spit Feathers (Lobster Chronicles)
Jessica Scott Kerrin, 2013
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Encourages problem-solving and effective communication skills.
Captivating storyline enhances reading enjoyment and retention.

Spit Feathers (Lobster Chronicles)
Jessica Scott Kerrin, 2013
Time After Time
Judi Curtin, 2016
230 pages
Why to read
Time travel adventure enhances historical knowledge and curiosity.
Strengthens understanding of friendship and moral values.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through characters' experiences.
Ideal for engaging joint parent-child reading sessions.

Time After Time
Judi Curtin, 2016
Ricky's Rat Gang
Anthony Masters, 2002
123 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure story stimulates imagination.
Features teamwork, fostering social skills development.
Encourages resilience and resourcefulness in challenges.
Ideal for enhancing young readers' vocabulary.

Ricky's Rat Gang
Anthony Masters, 2002
Award winning
Unflappable
Matthew Ward, Scott Magoon, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts emotional resilience through engaging storytelling.
Encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Illustrations that captivate and spark imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Unflappable
Matthew Ward, Scott Magoon, 2023
The Day Trip
Ladybird Books, Ladybird, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure encourages exploration and curiosity.
Characters model teamwork, empathy in problem resolution.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

The Day Trip
Ladybird Books, Ladybird, 2011
Award winning
Outside the Box
Karma Wilson, Diane Goode, 2014
176 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Encourages independence and self-expression in children.
Engaging story that captivates and educates.
Ideal for improving reading skills and comprehension.

Outside the Box
Karma Wilson, Diane Goode, 2014
A Pig Called Pete Meets A Cat Called Kitty
Alan Bowater, Pete Pascoe, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes friendship through engaging animal characters. - Enhances language and narrative comprehension skills. - Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives. - Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
