Books like Here I Am! Said Smedley (Blue Bananas Level 2)
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Sparrows: Class Pack (36 Books, 6 of Each Title)
Roderick Hunt, 1978
16 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with captivating, fun-filled stories.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills effectively.
Encourages teamwork through relatable character interactions.
Supports cognitive and emotional development.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Sparrows: Class Pack (36 Books, 6 of Each Title)
Roderick Hunt, 1978
Award winning
Which Witch Is Which? (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books)
Michaela Muntean, Tom Brannon, 1996
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery-solving adventure with Big Bird.
Builds early literacy through playful rhymes.
Encourages identification of similarities and differences.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Which Witch Is Which? (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books)
Michaela Muntean, Tom Brannon, 1996
Moppy Is Happy
Frank Asch, Jane Asher, 1987
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale about emotions and overcoming challenges.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain interest.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

Moppy Is Happy
Frank Asch, Jane Asher, 1987
Little Gems Stars Of Mine
Kevin Crossley-Holland, 2013
82 pages
Why to read
Richly illustrated, captures children's imagination.
Introduces folklore, enhancing cultural knowledge.
Encourages curiosity and love for astronomy.
Strengthens language skills through poetic narrative.

Little Gems Stars Of Mine
Kevin Crossley-Holland, 2013
Xwhy I Love Bedtime
Daniel Howarth, n/a, 2012
34 pages
Why to read
Celebrates bedtime routines through engaging storytelling.
Illustrations captivate and spark children's imaginations.
Reinforces importance of rest and relaxation for growth.
Encourages bonding during nightly reading rituals.

Xwhy I Love Bedtime
Daniel Howarth, n/a, 2012
Sadderday and Funday
Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly Peters, Fusek Peters, Andrew Peters, Chris Mould, Polly Peters, Andrew, Peters, 2001
64 pages
Why to read
Encourages emotional understanding and expression.
Supports development of empathy in young readers.
Engages children with lively, captivating illustrations.
Fosters a love for reading through relatable themes.

Sadderday and Funday
Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly Peters, Fusek Peters, Andrew Peters, Chris Mould, Polly Peters, Andrew, Peters, 2001
Upsydown Town
Sue Hendra, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, upside-down world captures children's imagination.
Encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters navigate challenges, teaching resilience.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Upsydown Town
Sue Hendra, 2004
Animal Soup
Ian Whybrow, Teresa Murfin, whybrow-ian, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging animal characters enhance empathy and understanding.
Vibrant illustrations stimulate visual perception and creativity.
Simple, rhythmic text supports language development.
Encourages interaction through guessing animal combinations.
