Books like Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
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
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue
Paula Harrison, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure and heroism captivate young readers.
Builds empathy through relatable animal characters.
Encourages problem-solving and bravery.
Engaging story inspires love for reading.

Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue
Paula Harrison, 2019
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
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 Farmer and the Monkey
Marla Frazee, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Stimulates curiosity about animals and farming.
Beautiful illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

The Farmer and the Monkey
Marla Frazee, 2020
Award winning
The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
Mariah Marsden, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Themes of friendship, growth, and resilience.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of nature.
Accessible adaptation of a classic tale.
