Books like Silky the Foundling (Home Farm Twins)
Award winning
Goats for Christmas: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Jacqueline Kelly, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Inspires interest in animals and nature.
Encourages compassion and responsibility.
Engaging historical setting enhances learning.
Supports development of scientific curiosity.
Goats for Christmas: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Jacqueline Kelly, 2024
Award winning
The Scarecrow
Beth Ferry, Terry Fan, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale, enhancing emotional intelligence.
Encourages empathy and kindness in children.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Supports early literacy and language skills.
The Scarecrow
Beth Ferry, Terry Fan, 2019
Award winning
Pp Ss #06: The Last Pony Ride (Pony Pals)
Jeanne Betancourt, 2004
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional growth.
Characters teach valuable lessons on friendship and teamwork.
Encourages dialogue on handling change and loss.
Ideal for improving reading skills and empathy.
Pp Ss #06: The Last Pony Ride (Pony Pals)
Jeanne Betancourt, 2004
Award winning
The 143-Story Treehouse
Andy Griffiths, 2021
304 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with whimsical, adventurous storytelling.
Fosters resilience and resourcefulness through engaging challenges.
Strengthens reading skills with layered, dynamic narratives.
Encourages bonding over shared laughter and discovery.
The 143-Story Treehouse
Andy Griffiths, 2021
Award winning
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
Michael Morpurgo, 2005
190 pages
Why to read
Engaging historical narrative enhances educational value.
Encourages empathy through relatable animal-human relationships.
Fosters understanding of World War II context.
Strengthens reading skills with captivating storytelling.
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
Michael Morpurgo, 2005
Junie B Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket
Barbara Park, 2000
67 pages
Why to read
Humorous narrative fosters joy and laughter in reading.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language and dialogue.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in new situations.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Junie B Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket
Barbara Park, 2000
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.
