Books like Jasmine Toguchi, Bridge Builder
Award winning
Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener
Debbi Michiko Florence, Elizabet Vukovic, 2024
128 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and gardening interest.
Teaches responsibility and the joys of caring for nature.
Boosts reading skills with engaging narrative and vocabulary.
Supports development of empathy and perseverance.
Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener
Debbi Michiko Florence, Elizabet Vukovic, 2024
Olly and Me
Shirley Hughes, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with captivating adventures.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Perfect blend of fun and learning.
Olly and Me
Shirley Hughes, 2005
Award winning
Vera Vance: Comics Star (After-School Superstars)
Claudia Mills, Grace Zong, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through engaging comic book creation.
Addresses challenges in friendships and self-confidence.
Highlights perseverance and personal growth.
Ideal for encouraging artistic expression in children.
Vera Vance: Comics Star (After-School Superstars)
Claudia Mills, Grace Zong, 2020
Award winning
The Frank Show
David Mackintosh, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights the value of intergenerational relationships.
Encourages appreciation of family diversity and history.
Supports emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Engaging storytelling with humorous twist.
The Frank Show
David Mackintosh, 2012
Award winning
BRAVE: A children’s book about overcoming nighttime fears, worries, or anxieties
Kathleen Davis, Rekha Salin, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Addresses common childhood fears with sensitivity.
Encourages resilience and bravery in young readers.
Supports emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Engaging narrative fosters shared reading experiences.
BRAVE: A children’s book about overcoming nighttime fears, worries, or anxieties
Kathleen Davis, Rekha Salin, 2020
A Sunday With Grandpa
Philippe Dupasquier, 1999
33 pages
Why to read
Celebrates a loving grandparent-child relationship.
Illustrates the joys of simple, everyday activities.
Enhances understanding of family bonds.
Encourages generational learning and shared experiences.
A Sunday With Grandpa
Philippe Dupasquier, 1999
Award winning
Bend and Stretch (Mum and Me)
Jan Ormerod, 1990
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates mother-child bonding through playful activities.
Encourages physical movement and coordination development.
Illustrations enhance understanding of actions and emotions.
Supports early language skills and concept recognition.
Bend and Stretch (Mum and Me)
Jan Ormerod, 1990
Award winning
Where Will I Live?
Rosemary Mccarney, 2017
24 pages
Why to read
Highlights global child refugee crisis sensitively.
Encourages empathy and awareness in young readers.
Stunning photographs depict real children's stories.
Supports development of global perspective and compassion.
