Books like Mama Mirabelle: Big Enough
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
My Gift for You
V Moua, 2023
43 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story teaches kindness and thoughtfulness.
Simple, engaging text suitable for young readers.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Encourages empathy and generosity in children.

My Gift for You
V Moua, 2023
Steve Irwin: Volume 104
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tales of wildlife conservation.
Teaches respect for animals and nature.
Encourages curiosity and learning about biology.
Engaging stories promote family discussions.

Steve Irwin: Volume 104
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2023
Award winning
A Tangle of Spells
Michelle Harrison, 2021
334 pages
Why to read
Engaging, magical adventure stimulates creativity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting resilience and empathy.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving through plot challenges.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

A Tangle of Spells
Michelle Harrison, 2021
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
Call the Puffins!
Cath Howe, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale, enhancing imagination and creativity.
Characters model teamwork, compassion, and resilience.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Engages young readers with vivid illustrations.

Call the Puffins!
Cath Howe, 2023
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
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
314 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of bravery and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth in readers.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, creative storytelling.
Supports development of a strong moral compass.
