Books like The Quayside Cat
Award winning
The Christmas Mouse
Toby Forward, Ruth Brown, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating Christmas adventure, sparks imagination.
Relatable characters teach valuable life lessons.
Encourages empathy and festive spirit.
Ideal for family reading during holiday season.
The Christmas Mouse
Toby Forward, Ruth Brown, 1996
Award winning
Buddy's Lucky Day
Stacey Ortense, 2023
49 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages resilience through Buddy's adventurous escapades.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Buddy's Lucky Day
Stacey Ortense, 2023
Award winning
Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls
Andy Prentice, Rosie Dickins, Susanna Davidson, Andrew Prentice, Isabella Grott, Alessandra Santelli, Maria Surducan, 2019
208 pages
Why to read
Empowers girls with stories of bravery and intelligence.
Rediscover forgotten tales from diverse cultures.
Encourages creativity and strong moral values.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.
Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls
Andy Prentice, Rosie Dickins, Susanna Davidson, Andrew Prentice, Isabella Grott, Alessandra Santelli, Maria Surducan, 2019
Award winning
Jim at the Corner
Eleanor Farjeon, Edward Ardizzone, 1934
104 pages
Why to read
Captures childhood curiosity and wonder.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Fosters empathy and emotional understanding.
Encourages creativity through storytelling.
Jim at the Corner
Eleanor Farjeon, Edward Ardizzone, 1934
Award winning
Harry the Hairless Cat
Amy Phillips, Kyoko Fogel, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Showcases themes of acceptance and self-confidence.
Engaging storyline encourages empathy in young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, boosts parent-child bonding.
Harry the Hairless Cat
Amy Phillips, Kyoko Fogel, 2022
Award winning
Mondays at Monster School (Early Reader Book 80)
Ruth Symes, Ruth Louise Symes, Rosie Reeve, 2005
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and overcoming fears.
Stimulates empathy and emotional intelligence in children.
Simple language tailored for early readers.
Encourages enthusiasm for school and learning.
Mondays at Monster School (Early Reader Book 80)
Ruth Symes, Ruth Louise Symes, Rosie Reeve, 2005
Award winning
The Trouble with Kevin the Curious Pig
Carol Gardner, Maru Salem-Vargas, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with fun, adventurous storytelling.
Reinforces values of curiosity and perseverance.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.
Supports cognitive and emotional development.
The Trouble with Kevin the Curious Pig
Carol Gardner, Maru Salem-Vargas, 2023
Franklin and the Tin Flute (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sasha McIntyre, Céleste Gagnon, Robert Penman, Laura Vegys, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline fosters imagination and curiosity.
Characters teach valuable lessons in friendship and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
