Books like Shells
Award winning
Only for a Little While
Gabriela Orozco Belt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale about the value of time and change.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in young readers.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Supports literacy skills through engaging narrative.

Only for a Little While
Gabriela Orozco Belt, 2023
Award winning
Meet the Microbes!: The Tiny Living Things That Mould Our Lives
Dr Emily Grossman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explore fascinating world of microbes in a fun way.
Educational content enhances children's scientific knowledge.
Encourages curiosity and learning about unseen organisms.
Perfect for young budding scientists and inquisitive minds.

Meet the Microbes!: The Tiny Living Things That Mould Our Lives
Dr Emily Grossman, 2021
Beasts from the Deep
Matt Ralphs, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Explores marine life through captivating narratives.
Encourages curiosity about science and nature.
Supports vocabulary expansion and factual knowledge.
Ideal for engaging young minds in environmental themes.

Beasts from the Deep
Matt Ralphs, 2024
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Can You Get Rainbows in Space?: A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science
Dr. Sheila Kanani, Sheila Kanani, 2023
128 pages
Why to read
Explores space and science through vibrant, engaging illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and learning about the universe.
Answers complex questions in a child-friendly manner.
Promotes critical thinking and scientific inquiry.

Can You Get Rainbows in Space?: A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science
Dr. Sheila Kanani, Sheila Kanani, 2023
Award winning
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic patterns.
Supports early learning about nature and animal behavior.

This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages respect for oneself and others.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.

Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
Award winning
Everything You Know About Minibeasts Is Wrong!
Dr Nick Crumpton, 2022
64 pages
Why to read
Debunks myths about minibeasts with scientific facts.
Encourages curiosity and critical thinking in children.
Engaging illustrations complement the informative content.
Ideal for improving children's understanding of nature.
