Books like Gemma and the Giant Girl
A Cow Called MAY
Alicia Mccarthy, 2023
26 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Strengthens early reading skills and vocabulary.
Colorful illustrations captivate young readers.

A Cow Called MAY
Alicia Mccarthy, 2023
Award winning
Kesar and the Lullaby Birds
Aditi Oza, Debasmita Dasgupta, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through vivid storytelling.
Introduces soothing bedtime routines with melodic textures.
Enhances vocabulary with enchanting, lyrical prose.
Strengthens bonding during nighttime reading rituals.

Kesar and the Lullaby Birds
Aditi Oza, Debasmita Dasgupta, 2022
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes (Ready-To-Read)
Traditional, Jeannie Winston, unknown author, 2003
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances motor skills through interactive singing and movements.
Fosters language development and phonetic awareness.
Encourages physical activity and body awareness.
Fun, rhythmic read-aloud experience for toddlers.

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes (Ready-To-Read)
Traditional, Jeannie Winston, unknown author, 2003
Award winning
T-Veg: the story of a carrot-crunching dinosaur
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, Katherina Manolessou, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes acceptance and celebrating differences.
Encourages healthy eating through fun narrative.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

T-Veg: the story of a carrot-crunching dinosaur
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, Katherina Manolessou, 2015
Award winning
Daisy’s Big Night
Sandra V Feder, Susan K. Mitchell, 2014
112 pages
Why to read
Showcases creativity and self-expression through music and poetry.
Encourages perseverance and confidence in personal talents.
Supports emotional development and friendship bonds.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child connection.

Daisy’s Big Night
Sandra V Feder, Susan K. Mitchell, 2014
Award winning
Cheeky The Magical Skeleton
Craig W Domeck, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with magical adventures.
Encourages resilience through relatable character Cheeky.
Supports cognitive development with problem-solving themes.
Provides engaging, enjoyable literary experience.

Cheeky The Magical Skeleton
Craig W Domeck, 2023
Award winning
Summer Surprise (Adventures of Callie Ann)
Shannon Mason Leppard, Tony Aubie, 1997
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters model resilience and adaptability.
Encourages social skills through interactive plot.
Ideal for nurturing curiosity and literacy.

Summer Surprise (Adventures of Callie Ann)
Shannon Mason Leppard, Tony Aubie, 1997
Award winning
Why did Marcus go to the Restaurant?
Janis Hennessey, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores social skills through relatable dining scenarios.
Encourages understanding diverse food cultures.
Stimulates curiosity and conversation about new experiences.
Illustrated, engaging narrative keeps young readers captivated.
