Books like The Island Horse
Award winning
Cuba - The Culture (Lands, Peoples & Cultures)
April Fast, Susan Hughes, unknown author, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant Cuban culture and traditions.
Enhances geographical and social awareness in children.
Supports cultural diversity understanding.
Engaging educational content for young readers.
Cuba - The Culture (Lands, Peoples & Cultures)
April Fast, Susan Hughes, unknown author, 2004
Award winning
Maggie McGillicuddy’s Eye for Trouble
Susan Hughes, Brooke Kerrigan, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and imaginative thinking in children.
Highlights the importance of attention to details.
Encourages proactive problem-solving skills.
Supportive theme of community awareness and care.
Maggie McGillicuddy’s Eye for Trouble
Susan Hughes, Brooke Kerrigan, 2016
Award winning
Gillbert #4: The Island of the Orange Turtles (4)
Art Baltazar, 2022
88 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative encourages creative thinking.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Characters demonstrate teamwork and empathy.
Engages young readers with fun, educational content.
Gillbert #4: The Island of the Orange Turtles (4)
Art Baltazar, 2022
Award winning
Brave Horse (Mustang Mountain Series)
Sharon Siamon, unknown author, 2004
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story fosters courage and resilience.
Features strong, relatable female protagonists.
Encourages love and knowledge of animals.
Supports development of empathy and friendship.
Brave Horse (Mustang Mountain Series)
Sharon Siamon, unknown author, 2004
Award winning
Horse Diaries #5: Golden Sun
Whitney Sanderson, Ruth Sanderson, 2010
57 pages
Why to read
Engaging story set in Native American backdrop.
Teaches valuable lessons on friendship and bravery.
Inspires interest in history and horse culture.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.
Horse Diaries #5: Golden Sun
Whitney Sanderson, Ruth Sanderson, 2010
Award winning
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Dragon Adventure
Peppa Pig, Lauren Holowaty, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling sparks children’s imaginative thinking.
Peppa Pig’s relatable adventures enhance emotional development.
Encourages curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Dragon Adventure
Peppa Pig, Lauren Holowaty, 2022
Award winning
Cow
Malachy Doyle, Angelo Rinaldi, 2002
40 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations engage and captivate young readers.
Simple, rhythmic text supports early reading skills.
Explores themes of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Cow
Malachy Doyle, Angelo Rinaldi, 2002
Silly Pig (Gold Stars Readers)
Sue Graves, John Doe, Paula Martyr, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, interactive storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language.
Encourages empathy and social skills development.
Captures interest with vibrant illustrations.
