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Award winning
Diana: Princess of the Amazons
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, Victoria Ying, 2020
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of young Diana discovering her strengths. - Addresses themes of friendship, identity, and belonging. - Encourages resilience and self-discovery. - Illustrated with vibrant and appealing artwork.
Diana: Princess of the Amazons
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, Victoria Ying, 2020
Award winning
Truman
Jean Reidy, Lucy Ruth Cummins, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of bravery and loyalty.
Enhances empathy and understanding of relationships.
Stimulates imagination through Truman’s eyes.
Supports emotional development and resilience.
Truman
Jean Reidy, Lucy Ruth Cummins, 2019
Award winning
The Sasquatch Escape: The Imaginary Veterinary
Suzanne Selfors, Dan Santat, 2014
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with magical, mysterious creatures.
Encourages empathy through character-driven narratives.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging, adventurous plots.
Supports reading skills and vocabulary expansion.
The Sasquatch Escape: The Imaginary Veterinary
Suzanne Selfors, Dan Santat, 2014
Award winning
Goin' Someplace Special
Patricia C. Mckissack, Jerry Pinkney, 2001
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates resilience and courage in historical context.
Inspires understanding of racial integration and equality.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy development.
Strengthen child’s historical awareness and social values.
Goin' Someplace Special
Patricia C. Mckissack, Jerry Pinkney, 2001
Award winning
Igraine the Brave
Cornelia Funke, 2007
212 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, stimulates bravery and resilience.
Enhances imagination with magical elements.
Encourages perseverance through challenges.
Ideal for family bonding over reading.
Igraine the Brave
Cornelia Funke, 2007
Award winning
Little Elliot, Big Fun
Mike Curato, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and overcoming fears.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages resilience and persistence through relatable scenarios.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Little Elliot, Big Fun
Mike Curato, 2016
Award winning
Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths
Russell Punter, Usborne, 2018
352 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of adventure and heroism.
Enhances knowledge of Greek mythology and culture.
Supports development of moral reasoning.
Stimulates fascination and curiosity in history.
Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths
Russell Punter, Usborne, 2018
Award winning
Disney Descendants Annual 2018 (Egmont Annuals 2018)
Egmont Publishing UK, 2017
72 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vibrant, magical storytelling.
Encourages creativity through character-driven narratives.
Enhances understanding of friendship and teamwork.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
