Books like The sly cormorant and the fishes: New adaptations into poetry of the Aesop fables (Viking Kestrel Picture Books)
Impossible Parents Go Green (Sprinters)
Brian Patten, Arthur Robins, 1994
64 pages
Why to read
Promotes environmental awareness in an engaging way.
Encourages family collaboration on green projects.
Humorous storyline that captures children's imagination.
Supports development of ecological responsibility.
Impossible Parents Go Green (Sprinters)
Brian Patten, Arthur Robins, 1994
Award winning
The Big Snuggle-Up
Brian Patten, Nicola Bayley, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Warm, cozy tale perfect for bedtime reading.
Teaches values of kindness and hospitality.
Beautiful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages empathy and sharing among children.
The Big Snuggle-Up
Brian Patten, Nicola Bayley, 2011
Award winning
The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry
Brian Patten, Patten, 1999
144 pages
Why to read
Enhances language skills through charming, rhythmic verses.
Cultivates emotional intelligence with diverse poetic themes.
Encourages creative thinking and expression in readers.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.
The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry
Brian Patten, Patten, 1999
Award winning
A Lot of Otters (Picture Puffins)
Barbara Helen Berger, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of discovery and magical encounters.
Strengthen child's imagination and reading skills.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Ideal for bedtime stories and family bonding.
A Lot of Otters (Picture Puffins)
Barbara Helen Berger, 1997
The Waggiest Tails: Poems Written by Dogs
Roger Stevens, Ed Boxall, Brian Moses, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Creative poetry enhances children's language and reading skills.
Engages kids with humorous, dog-perspective storytelling.
Fosters empathy and understanding towards animals.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
The Waggiest Tails: Poems Written by Dogs
Roger Stevens, Ed Boxall, Brian Moses, 2021
Award winning
The Foot Book
Dr. Seuss, 1968
24 pages
Why to read
Rhyming text fosters phonemic awareness and literacy skills.
Explores concepts of opposites and diversity.
Captivating illustrations engage young readers visually.
Encourages children's curiosity about body awareness.
The Foot Book
Dr. Seuss, 1968
Award winning
Oi Duck-billed Platypus!
Kes Gray, Jim Field, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Explores playful rhymes and creative wordplay.
Enhances phonetic awareness and early reading skills.
Supports language development with whimsical humor.
Encourages inclusive play through diverse animal characters.
Oi Duck-billed Platypus!
Kes Gray, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Mermaid Dreams
Mark Sperring, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through vibrant underwater scenes.
Teaches value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages children to follow their dreams.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
