Books like Is It Really Nearly Christmas?
Award winning
Pandora
Victoria Turnbull, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates themes of friendship, hope, and resilience.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in young readers.
Stimulates imagination through beautifully crafted illustrations.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Pandora
Victoria Turnbull, 2017
Award winning
Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, resilience, and adventure.
Stimulates imagination with beautifully illustrated mystical landscapes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse character interactions.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
Award winning
Janjak & Freda go to the Iron Market
Victoria Turnbull, Mark Jones, Wally Turnbull, 2013
36 pages
Why to read
Captures vibrant Haitian culture and community.
Encourages exploration and curiosity in children.
Beautiful illustrations complement the engaging storyline.
Supports understanding of diverse cultures and places.
Janjak & Freda go to the Iron Market
Victoria Turnbull, Mark Jones, Wally Turnbull, 2013
Mister Boo!
Joyce Dunbar, Petr Horáček, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Delightful tale of friendship and adventure.
Engages young minds in creative thinking.
Enhances understanding of emotions and relationships.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Mister Boo!
Joyce Dunbar, Petr Horáček, 2021
Award winning
Oddly
Joyce Dunbar, Patrick Benson, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Encourages empathy and social skills development.
Supports language acquisition and cognitive growth.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.
Oddly
Joyce Dunbar, Patrick Benson, 2009
Award winning
Magic Lemonade (Blue Bananas Level 2)
Joyce Dunbar, Jan McCafferty, 1997
48 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking.
Enhances early reading skills with simple, engaging text.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary growth.
Enjoyable interaction through vivid and playful illustrations.
Magic Lemonade (Blue Bananas Level 2)
Joyce Dunbar, Jan McCafferty, 1997
Award winning
A Very Special Mouse and Mole
James Mayhew, Joyce Dunbar, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Friendship and teamwork central to Mouse and Mole's adventures.
Enhances vocabulary with gentle language for early readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse scenarios.
Delightfully illustrated, capturing children's attention and imagination.
A Very Special Mouse and Mole
James Mayhew, Joyce Dunbar, 2019
The Boy in the Jam Jar: A Bloomsbury Reader: Lime Book Band
Joyce Dunbar, Davide Ortu, 2020
80 pages
Why to read
Engages imagination with a captivating, adventurous plot.
Features relatable characters, enhancing emotional development.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Designed for shared reading, bolstering family bonds.
