Books like Mimi and the Picnic
Award winning
The Great Green Mouse Disaster
Martin Waddell, 1989
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of teamwork and resourcefulness.
Captures whimsy, enchanting young readers.
Strengthens comprehension and inferential skills.
Encourages creativity and inventive thinking.

The Great Green Mouse Disaster
Martin Waddell, 1989
Award winning
This Old House
Leo Hartas, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through engaging, interactive storytelling.
Enhances visual perception with vibrant, detailed illustrations.
Supports cognitive development with structure and predictability.
Encourages bonding during shared reading moments.

This Old House
Leo Hartas, 1995
Award winning
Dinosaur Mazes
Roy Preston, Leo Hartas, 2006
12 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with challenging, fun mazes.
Enhances problem-solving and navigation skills.
Captivates young minds with vibrant dinosaur illustrations.
Encourages persistence and focus through play.

Dinosaur Mazes
Roy Preston, Leo Hartas, 2006
Tom Rabbit
Martin Waddell, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Stimulates imagination through vivid storytelling.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Tom Rabbit
Martin Waddell, 2000
Cup Final Kid
Martin Waddell, 2008
59 pages
Why to read
Action-packed, football-themed storyline.
Encourages teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
Supports vocabulary expansion and literacy skills.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

Cup Final Kid
Martin Waddell, 2008
Award winning
Hi, Harry!
Martin Waddell, Martin Waddell~Barbara Firth, 2003
56 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and perseverance.
Simple language, perfect for early readers.
Teaches empathy and the value of persistence.
Bright illustrations captivate and enhance understanding.

Hi, Harry!
Martin Waddell, Martin Waddell~Barbara Firth, 2003
The Squirrel and the Lost Treasure
Coralie Bickford-Smith, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and perseverance.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Squirrel and the Lost Treasure
Coralie Bickford-Smith, 2023
Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routines with comforting storytelling.
Supports emotional development through relatable family dynamics.
Encourages imagination with engaging, playful narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
