Books like The Detective Dog
Award winning
Brick-a-Breck
Julia Donaldson, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, imaginative storyline.
Enhances problem-solving skills with relatable character challenges.
Encourages family bonding during shared reading times.
Supports literacy development with rhythmic, playful language.
Brick-a-Breck
Julia Donaldson, 2004
Award winning
The Baddies
Julia Donaldson, Scheffler Axel, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, cheeky characters spark imagination and creativity.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold children's attention.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
The Baddies
Julia Donaldson, Scheffler Axel, 2022
Award winning
Follow the Swallow
Julia Donaldson, Pam Smy, Martin Ursell, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of friendship and cooperation.
Stimulates young imaginations with vibrant storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about nature and animals.
Supports early literacy skills through engaging narrative.
Follow the Swallow
Julia Donaldson, Pam Smy, Martin Ursell, 2001
Award winning
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes
Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks, 2017
144 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, captivating tale of adventure and fantasy.
Encourages creativity and self-expression in children.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Builds confidence with unique problem-solving elements.
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes
Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks, 2017
One Ted Falls Out of Bed
Julia Donaldson, Anna Currey, 2004
26 pages
Why to read
Engaging counting adventure for early learning.
Enhances mathematical skills through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy with charming, relatable teddy bear.
Fosters imagination and creativity in young readers.
One Ted Falls Out of Bed
Julia Donaldson, Anna Currey, 2004
Poems to Perform: A Classic Collection Chosen by the Children's Laureate
Julia Donaldson, Clare Melinsky, 2014
160 pages
Why to read
Curated by renowned Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson.
Enhances expressive reading and performance skills.
Diverse range of emotion and character-rich poems.
Encourages family involvement in reading and performing.
Poems to Perform: A Classic Collection Chosen by the Children's Laureate
Julia Donaldson, Clare Melinsky, 2014
Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Singing Dad and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, Deborah Allwright, 2018
128 pages
Why to read
Develops early reading skills
Engages with fun and relatable stories
Enhances phonetic recognition through rhymes and repetition
Supports emotional and social development
Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Singing Dad and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, Deborah Allwright, 2018
Julia Donaldson's Book of Names: A Magical Rhyming Celebration of Children, Imagination, Stories... And Names!
Julia Donaldson, Nila Aye, 2025
36 pages
Why to read
Celebrates imagination through vibrant, magical rhyming tales.
Introduces children to names, enhancing personal identity exploration.
Strengthens literacy with engaging, rhythmic language patterns.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
