Books like Janjak & Freda go to the Iron Market
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
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
Is It Really Nearly Christmas?
Victoria Turnbull, Joyce Dunbar, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating countdown to Christmas excites young readers.
Engages children with charming, festive illustrations.
Strengthens understanding of time and seasonal changes.
Encourages anticipation and patience in children.
Is It Really Nearly Christmas?
Victoria Turnbull, Joyce Dunbar, 2018
Award winning
Orphant Annie Storybook
Johnny Gruelle, 2000
28 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures spark children's imagination.
Relatable, resilient characters foster emotional development.
Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for family bonding through storytelling.
Orphant Annie Storybook
Johnny Gruelle, 2000
Award winning
Stones
Marie M. Clay, 1985
20 pages
Why to read
Fosters early literacy and language development.
Engages young readers with captivating illustrations.
Supports understanding of symbolism and metaphor.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Stones
Marie M. Clay, 1985
Award winning
Zamzam’s Faith in the Middle: A True Story for Children
Luella Faith Holwerda, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires faith and perseverance in young readers.
Based on a true, empowering story.
Encourages understanding and empathy.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.
Zamzam’s Faith in the Middle: A True Story for Children
Luella Faith Holwerda, 2011
Award winning
Shiny Happy People: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop)
R.E.M., ShinYeon Moon, Paul Hoppe, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Lyrics encourage rhythmic learning and language skills.
Promotes positivity and joy through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Shiny Happy People: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop)
R.E.M., ShinYeon Moon, Paul Hoppe, 2022
A Winter's Night and Other Stories
Premchand, Munshi Premchand, Rakhshanda Jalil, 2007
120 pages
Why to read
Captivating tales of simplicity and wisdom.
Strengthens cultural awareness and moral values.
Enhances empathy and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for family bonding over reading.
