Books like Orlando on a Thursday
Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka
Davina Tijani, Adam Douglas-Bagley, 2023
250 pages
Why to read
Explores mythical creatures from African folklore.
Encourages cultural appreciation and diversity.
Stimulates imagination and creativity in young readers.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.
Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka
Davina Tijani, Adam Douglas-Bagley, 2023
Award winning
Mighty Magnolia
Jennie Schmidtman, Jasmine Bailey, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience through Magnolia's adventurous journey.
Fosters empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Ideal for enhancing parent-child reading sessions.
Mighty Magnolia
Jennie Schmidtman, Jasmine Bailey, 2023
Award winning
Melba and the Hair Monster
Shay Renee, Raffi Antounian, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imagination in young readers.
Addresses overcoming fears with courage and humor.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language and rhymes.
Supports emotional development and resilience.
Melba and the Hair Monster
Shay Renee, Raffi Antounian, 2021
Sadderday and Funday
Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly Peters, Fusek Peters, Andrew Peters, Chris Mould, Polly Peters, Andrew, Peters, 2001
64 pages
Why to read
Encourages emotional understanding and expression.
Supports development of empathy in young readers.
Engages children with lively, captivating illustrations.
Fosters a love for reading through relatable themes.
Sadderday and Funday
Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly Peters, Fusek Peters, Andrew Peters, Chris Mould, Polly Peters, Andrew, Peters, 2001
SNOWED UNDER BOBBLES
Golden Books, Darrell Baker, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, enhances imagination and curiosity.
Characters showcase teamwork, empathy, and resilience.
Strengthens early literacy and language skills.
Interactive narrative perfect for family reading time.
SNOWED UNDER BOBBLES
Golden Books, Darrell Baker, 2004
Award winning
Buddy's Lucky Day
Stacey Ortense, 2023
49 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages resilience through Buddy's adventurous escapades.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Buddy's Lucky Day
Stacey Ortense, 2023
Bob's Best Day Ever!
Nickelodeon Publishing, 2004
12 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks imagination and joy.
Bob enhances problem-solving skills in playful scenarios.
Relatable, engaging characters foster emotional development.
Ideal read for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Bob's Best Day Ever!
Nickelodeon Publishing, 2004
Award winning
Adventures of Patty and the Big Red Bus
Meghan Mccarthy, 2005
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey, sparking imagination and curiosity.
Characters teach teamwork, empathy, and resilience.
Enhances cognitive skills through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
