Books like The Little Island
The Bookshop Mice
Robert Starling, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story boosts imagination and creativity.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interaction.
Suitable for family reading, enriching parent-child bond.

The Bookshop Mice
Robert Starling, 2023
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and loyalty in engaging ways.
Introduces teamwork through fun, memorable scenarios.
Boosts comprehension with rhythmic, playful language.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy.

I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2023
Award winning
Rain Before Rainbows
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Uplifting story of hope and perseverance.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual engagement.
Encourages emotional resilience and optimism.
Perfect for shared reading with family.

Rain Before Rainbows
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship with heartwarming, delightful illustrations.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative that fosters parent-child bonding.
Reinforces the importance of sticking together through challenges.

I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
Bug Club Guided Fiction Year 2 Orange A Goldilocks and The B
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2013
16 pages
Why to read
Revamps classic tale with fresh, engaging twists.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Strengthens reading skills and comprehension.
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.

Bug Club Guided Fiction Year 2 Orange A Goldilocks and The B
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2013
Award winning
A Good Place
Lucy Cousins, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, visually engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Encourages exploration of environmental themes and friendship.
Supports language development and early reading skills.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions with children.

A Good Place
Lucy Cousins, 2022
Award winning
Glow: The Wild Wonders of Bioluminescence
Jennifer N.R. Smith, Edith Widder, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores magic of bioluminescence in a captivating narrative.
Stimulates curiosity about science and natural phenomena.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation values.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Glow: The Wild Wonders of Bioluminescence
Jennifer N.R. Smith, Edith Widder, 2023
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.
