Books like Jonah and the Whale (and the Worm)
Award winning
King Midas: Independent Reading 15
Damian Harvey, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, mythological story enhances cultural knowledge.
Encourages critical thinking through moral lessons.
Supports vocabulary expansion and reading comprehension.
Interactive approach boosts independent reading skills.
King Midas: Independent Reading 15
Damian Harvey, 2019
Award winning
The Mermaid
Jan Brett, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Enchanting underwater adventure sparks imagination.
Teaches values of friendship and empathy.
Rich illustrations enhance visual perception skills.
Engaging narrative supports language development.
The Mermaid
Jan Brett, 2017
Award winning
The Very Messy Mermaid
Tracey Corderoy, Kate Leake, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with an adventurous underwater journey.
Encourages cleanliness and responsibility in fun ways.
Supports emotional development and resilience lessons.
Engaging read-aloud choice for family bonding time.
The Very Messy Mermaid
Tracey Corderoy, Kate Leake, 2013
Award winning
The stupid tiger and other tales
Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, William Rushton, 1981
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales fostering creativity and moral understanding.
Characters that teach valuable life lessons.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence.
Family-friendly content that promotes shared reading.
The stupid tiger and other tales
Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, William Rushton, 1981
Award winning
Adventuremice: Mice on the Ice
Philip Reeve, Sarah Mcintyre, 2023
128 pages
Why to read
Thrilling ice adventures spark imagination and excitement.
Features brave, clever mice fostering resilience in children.
Engages critical thinking through clever problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for promoting literacy and shared family reading moments.
Adventuremice: Mice on the Ice
Philip Reeve, Sarah Mcintyre, 2023
Award winning
A Lot of Otters (Picture Puffins)
Barbara Helen Berger, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of discovery and magical encounters.
Strengthen child's imagination and reading skills.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Ideal for bedtime stories and family bonding.
A Lot of Otters (Picture Puffins)
Barbara Helen Berger, 1997
Award winning
Robinson
Peter Sís, 2017
48 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity and adventure through imaginative storytelling.
Enhances understanding of friendship, resilience, and self-reliance.
Visually captivating illustrations complement engaging narrative.
Encourages exploration and curiosity in young readers.
Robinson
Peter Sís, 2017
Award winning
Simon and the Bear
Eric A. Kimmel, Matthew Trueman, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of friendship and bravery.
Enhances empathy and emotional understanding.
Stimulates imagination through adventurous storytelling.
Encourages resilience and positivity in adversity.
