Books like Sun on the Stubble
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.

The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Sunny the Shark
Remy Lai, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative fosters excitement and engagement.
Sunny the Shark teaches resilience and bravery.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.

Surviving the Wild: Sunny the Shark
Remy Lai, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Akbar and Birbal: The Khichri : Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader
Ladybird, Ladybird Books, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances cultural knowledge and historical understanding.
Boosts critical thinking through clever stories.
Encourages moral values and ethical decision making.
Interactive storytelling perfect for confident readers.

Akbar and Birbal: The Khichri : Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader
Ladybird, Ladybird Books, 2024
Award winning
Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and mischievous adventures.
Encourages creative solutions to quirky problems.
Illustrates consequences of actions in a fun way.
Enhances vocabulary through lively and descriptive language.

Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
Auntie Tiger
Laurence Yep, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating folk-inspired narrative.
Teaches vital lessons on bravery and compassion.
Strengthen family bonds through shared reading.
Enhances cultural understanding and appreciation.

Auntie Tiger
Laurence Yep, 2008
Award winning
Queen's Favorite Witch #1 (The Queen's Favorite Witch)
Benjamin Dickson, Rachael Smith, 2021
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical adventure captivates young imaginative minds.
Features strong, relatable female protagonist.
Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and focus.
