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Meet The Happypeeps!
Clia Clancy, 2012
28 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and enhance visual perception.
Introduces teamwork and social skills development.
Engages young readers with rhythmic, easy-to-follow text.
Endorsed by child development experts for age-appropriateness.

Meet The Happypeeps!
Clia Clancy, 2012
Award winning
Bedtime Songs: 11-Button Interactive Children's Sound Book (Early Bird Song)
Cottage Door Press, Scarlett Wing, Sanja Rešček, 2016
12 pages
Why to read
Interactive sound buttons enhance sensory development.
Encourages musical interest and auditory discrimination.
Strengthens memory and pattern recognition.
Perfect for bedtime bonding.

Bedtime Songs: 11-Button Interactive Children's Sound Book (Early Bird Song)
Cottage Door Press, Scarlett Wing, Sanja Rešček, 2016
Award winning
Nursery Rhymes (Mixed Up)
Hilary Robinson, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Reinvents classic rhymes with creative, surprising twists.
Enhances language skills through rhythmic, playful verse.
Stimulates early cognitive development and creativity.
Offers joyful bonding through shared reading moments.

Nursery Rhymes (Mixed Up)
Hilary Robinson, 2013
The T-Shirt Triplets: Level 4
Hazel Edwards, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances reading interest and comprehension skills.
Characters display teamwork, fostering social and emotional development.
Encourages creativity through unique, playful scenarios.
Supports independent reading with age-appropriate language and themes.

The T-Shirt Triplets: Level 4
Hazel Edwards, 2001
Upsydown Town
Sue Hendra, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, upside-down world captures children's imagination.
Encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters navigate challenges, teaching resilience.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Upsydown Town
Sue Hendra, 2004
The Secret Lives of Two Googly-Eyed Cats
Henrietta MacKenzie, 2021
30 pages
Why to read
Whimsical tale sparking creativity and imagination.
Highlights friendship and teamwork values.
Encourages empathy and understanding through feline adventures.
Perfect for family bonding and interactive read-alouds.

The Secret Lives of Two Googly-Eyed Cats
Henrietta MacKenzie, 2021
Award winning
My First 123
Shirley Hughes, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic numbers through engaging illustrations.
Develops early counting skills in young children.
Encourages interaction and discussion between parent and child.
Supports cognitive development with simple, clear concepts.

My First 123
Shirley Hughes, 2025
Poop in My Soup
Brady Scammons, Eileen Lagasse, Gary Uliasz, 2019
24 pages
Why to read
Delightful humor engages children, fosters joyful reading moments.
Encourages understanding of natural processes humorously.
Supports development of a healthy sense of humor.
