Books like Hippopotamuses
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Rich, vibrant illustrations stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Engages children in exploring themes of courage and friendship.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.
The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
Award winning
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Joanna Ho, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and self-acceptance.
Stunning illustrations enhance the storytelling.
Encourages appreciation of one's heritage.
Strengthens self-esteem in young readers.
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Joanna Ho, 2021
Award winning
Kozo the Sparrow
Allen Say, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience through Kozo's adventurous challenges. Enhances emotional understanding and empathy. Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers. Beautifully illustrated, captivating children's attention.
Kozo the Sparrow
Allen Say, 2023
Fly, Butterfly, Fly! (Wild Wanderers Book 6)
Dom Conlon, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages curiosity about nature and wildlife.
Stunning illustrations captivate and inspire young minds.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Fosters a sense of adventure and exploration.
Fly, Butterfly, Fly! (Wild Wanderers Book 6)
Dom Conlon, 2024
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
Can I Come Too?
Owen Davey, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Enhances curiosity through adventurous, explorative narrative.
Supports emotional growth with themes of friendship, inclusion.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions in classrooms or homes.
Can I Come Too?
Owen Davey, 2023
April's Garden
Isla McGuckin, Isla (Izzy) McGuckin, 2023
123 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages empathy through April's heartwarming journey.
Supports language development with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
