Books like Mary's Penny
Award winning
Friends First Aid Class!
Marie Hathaway, 2023
37 pages
Why to read
Teaches basic first aid through engaging storylines.
Encourages empathy and teamwork among young readers.
Supports early development of health awareness.
Interactive content that captivates and educates.
Friends First Aid Class!
Marie Hathaway, 2023
I Can't Fly And I Can't Swim
Simon Gough, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Fosters resilience through imaginative storyline.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports emotional development and self-acceptance.
Engaging narrative that promotes adventurous thinking.
I Can't Fly And I Can't Swim
Simon Gough, 2011
Nurse Nancy and Hollyberry Hospital
Donna Beacham, 2004
96 pages
Why to read
Showcases teamwork in a fun, medical setting.
Encourages empathy and caring through Nurse Nancy's adventures.
Boosts understanding of medical professions for young minds.
Engaging narrative that keeps children interested and learning.
Nurse Nancy and Hollyberry Hospital
Donna Beacham, 2004
Award winning
Strega Nona Does It Again
Tomie DePaola, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating Italian folklore tales, fostering cultural awareness.
Encourages creativity through magical elements and storylines.
Supports emotional development with moral lessons.
Engages young readers with colorful illustrations.
Strega Nona Does It Again
Tomie DePaola, 2013
Award winning
Nana and Poppy Love You!: A Rhyming Story of Generational Love
Joy Joyfully, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Encourages appreciation of family love and heritage.
Rhymes enhance reading fluency and phonemic awareness.
Warm illustrations complement the affectionate tale.
Nana and Poppy Love You!: A Rhyming Story of Generational Love
Joy Joyfully, 2023
Award winning
Charlotte and the White Horse
Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of friendship and adventure.
Cultivates empathy and emotional understanding.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Beautiful, poetic language enhances vocabulary.
Charlotte and the White Horse
Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak, 2001
Award winning
Zola Gets Hearing Aids
Narita Snead, Dawn Campbell, 2020
44 pages
Why to read
Educates on auditory challenges with empathy and kindness.
Boosts awareness and acceptance of diversity in children.
Promotes resilience and problem-solving in young readers.
Warm illustrations support engaging and inclusive storytelling.
Zola Gets Hearing Aids
Narita Snead, Dawn Campbell, 2020
Award winning
Our Favourite Things. The Story of Home in The Gambia and Sweden
Emily Joof, Sawyer Cloud, 2020
36 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural diversity between Gambia and Sweden.
Beautiful illustrations enhance the storytelling.
Encourages appreciation of different family traditions.
Ideal for understanding global perspectives early.
