Books like Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx
Award winning
Kai and the Monkey King
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled journey fosters imagination and curiosity.
Incorporates Chinese mythology, enhancing cultural awareness.
Demonstrates resilience and bravery in adversity.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

Kai and the Monkey King
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2021
Award winning
Lost Treasure
Holly Webb, 2017
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, resilience, and resourcefulness.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ideal for engaging parents and children in reading together.

Lost Treasure
Holly Webb, 2017
Award winning
Harriet Versus the Galaxy
Samantha Baines, 2019
192 pages
Why to read
Entertaining and imaginative plot.
Relatable characters that children can identify with.
Promotes problem-solving and critical thinking.
Fun and educational reading experience.

Harriet Versus the Galaxy
Samantha Baines, 2019
The Great Big Book of Life
Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores life stages with warmth and clarity.
Encourages understanding of diverse family structures.
Stimulates conversations about growth and change.
Supportive tool for emotional development.

The Great Big Book of Life
Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith, 2019
I Killed Father Christmas
Anthony Mcgowan, Chris Riddell, 2017
96 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of responsibility and honesty.
Encourages empathy and understanding of consequences.
Stimulates discussions on moral choices and integrity.
Heartwarming, poignant narrative with a touch of humor.

I Killed Father Christmas
Anthony Mcgowan, Chris Riddell, 2017
Award winning
Cat and Bear
Carol Greene, Anne Mortimer, Anne Greene, Carol, Mortimer, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship between diverse characters.
Enhances children's understanding of empathy and cooperation.
Simple language tailored for early readers' comprehension.
Encourages interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Cat and Bear
Carol Greene, Anne Mortimer, Anne Greene, Carol, Mortimer, 2000
Award winning
Jungle Adventure
Lily Murray, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging jungle exploration story.
Characters teach teamwork, courage, and friendship.
Enhances vocabulary and cognitive development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Jungle Adventure
Lily Murray, 2022
Award winning
Colour with Splosh!
David Melling, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations spark creativity and visual learning.
Interactive color-matching activity enhances cognitive development.
Encourages color recognition and vocabulary expansion.
Perfect for enjoyable and educational parent-child reading sessions.
