Books like Matty Takes Off
Award winning
Ocean Meets Sky
Terry Fan, Eric Fan, 2018
48 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with magical, adventurous storyline.
Enhances vocabulary through rich, descriptive language.
Encourages exploration of grief and memory.
Beautiful, intricate illustrations captivate and engage.
Ocean Meets Sky
Terry Fan, Eric Fan, 2018
Ian Takes Flight
Richard Nattoo, Olivia Wilmot, 2020
52 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages imagination and adventure.
Relatable protagonist fosters emotional growth.
Enhances problem-solving skills through narrative challenges.
Inspires joy in reading and learning together.
Ian Takes Flight
Richard Nattoo, Olivia Wilmot, 2020
Award winning
The Dream House
Laura Dockrill, Craig Higginson, Gwen Millward, 2021
112 pages
Why to read
Explores family dynamics, fostering emotional understanding.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Addresses overcoming fears, instills resilience in young readers.
Engaging narrative that promotes literacy and family discussions.
The Dream House
Laura Dockrill, Craig Higginson, Gwen Millward, 2021
Award winning
Everything Possible
Fred Small, Alison Brown, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers with messages of hope and limitless potential.
Inspires unconditional love and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of diversity and inclusivity.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.
Everything Possible
Fred Small, Alison Brown, 2023
Award winning
Ninja!
Arree Chung, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating young readers’ imaginations.
Encourages creativity and tactical thinking in problem scenarios.
Builds resilience and determination through character challenges.
Supports language development with engaging narrative style.
Ninja!
Arree Chung, 2014
Award winning
Cloudland
John Burningham, 1996
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical, imaginative storytelling.
Encourages empathy by introducing diverse, relatable characters.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging plot twists.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud family sessions.
Cloudland
John Burningham, 1996
Award winning
ZIGGY'S SUPER BRAIN
Ziggy Williams, Ashanti Williams, Safiya and Paul Wallace, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity and intellectual growth.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
ZIGGY'S SUPER BRAIN
Ziggy Williams, Ashanti Williams, Safiya and Paul Wallace, 2023
Award winning
How Many?
Christopher Danielson, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters mathematical thinking and numerical curiosity.
Encourages interaction through open-ended questions.
Enhances counting skills in real-world contexts.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.
