Books like Joseph's Charleston Adventure
Award winning
Beyond the Clouds
Phaedra Stewart, 2021
30 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of adventure and curiosity.
Encourages emotional resilience and positivity.
Beautiful, vivid illustrations enhance engagement.
Supports language development and vocabulary skills.

Beyond the Clouds
Phaedra Stewart, 2021
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.

The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
Greg (World Mammoth)
Dirk Walbrecker, Anthea Bell, 1999
186 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant prehistoric world, captivating young minds.
Strengthens historical knowledge with engaging mammoth adventures.
Enhances curiosity and learning through imaginative storytelling.
Supports development of empathy through character interactions.

Greg (World Mammoth)
Dirk Walbrecker, Anthea Bell, 1999
Hobo's Way
Imogene Petty, 2014
24 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches imagination and curiosity.
Instills values of friendship and resilience.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Engaging narrative encourages family reading time.

Hobo's Way
Imogene Petty, 2014
The Bee's Knees
James Morrissey, 2020
150 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of teamwork and perseverance.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.

The Bee's Knees
James Morrissey, 2020
Award winning
Pushes and Pulls (First Science)
Steffi Cavell-Clarke, 2016
24 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic physics concepts: pushes and pulls.
Engaging illustrations, easy-to-understand explanations.
Encourages curiosity about science and exploration.
Ideal for interactive, educational parent-child reading sessions.

Pushes and Pulls (First Science)
Steffi Cavell-Clarke, 2016
Award winning
Hobs
Daniel Cullen, 2023
335 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks creativity and imagination.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances problem-solving and social skills.
Fun, educational journey for young readers.

Hobs
Daniel Cullen, 2023
Wild Wild World
Anita Ganeri, 2003
256 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse ecosystems and wildlife.
Stimulates curiosity about nature and science.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging text.
