Books like Lola and the Rent-a-Cat
Award winning
Always and Forever
Dr Adrienne Garlen, 2021
126 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and resilience.
Engaging storytelling encourages emotional development.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Supports language skills and comprehension enhancement.
Always and Forever
Dr Adrienne Garlen, 2021
Award winning
Grandpa and the Kingfisher
Anna Wilson, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming bond between grandpa and grandchild.
Vivid nature descriptions spark curiosity and learning.
Encourages intergenerational relationships and respect.
Supports emotional development through storytelling.
Grandpa and the Kingfisher
Anna Wilson, 2023
Award winning
I've Never Met My Grandpa
Shannon Zigmund, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores family ties with heartwarming, engaging narrative.
Boosts understanding of diverse family structures.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading sessions and discussions.
I've Never Met My Grandpa
Shannon Zigmund, 2022
Award winning
Stinky Stern Forever: A Jackson Friends Book
Michelle Edwards, 2005
49 pages
Why to read
Addresses friendship and its complexities engagingly.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Illustrates conflict resolution and the importance of communication.
Supports emotional development through relatable narratives.
Stinky Stern Forever: A Jackson Friends Book
Michelle Edwards, 2005
Award winning
Rudi's Pond
Eve Bunting, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of loss and healing through friendship.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in young readers.
Based on real-life experiences, enhancing relatability and understanding.
Supports conversations about grief between children and adults.
Rudi's Pond
Eve Bunting, 1999
Award winning
Goodbye Mousie
Robie H. Harris, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Handles the theme of loss with sensitivity and honesty.
Supports emotional growth by addressing grief in children.
Illustrations that visually captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages conversations about feelings and healing.
Goodbye Mousie
Robie H. Harris, 2001
Award winning
The Great Change
Gabriel "White Deer Of Autumn" Horn, White Deer of Autumn, Gabriel Horn, 1992
1 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of transformation and personal growth.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in young readers.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary enhancement.
Engaging narrative encouraging family discussions.
The Great Change
Gabriel "White Deer Of Autumn" Horn, White Deer of Autumn, Gabriel Horn, 1992
Award winning
Felipa and the Day of the Dead
Birte Muller, 2004
36 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural traditions with warmth and respect.
Encourages understanding and acceptance of different customs.
Beautiful illustrations complement the engaging storyline.
Supports conversations about loss and remembrance.
