Books like Wanda and the Alien to the Rescue
Award winning
Bob Books: Cupcake Surprise!
Sue Hendra, Lynn Maslen Kertell, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot encourages joy in early reading.
Simple text boosts confidence in beginner readers.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate imagination.
Supports language skills and comprehension development.

Bob Books: Cupcake Surprise!
Sue Hendra, Lynn Maslen Kertell, 2012
Upsydown Town
Sue Hendra, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, upside-down world captures children's imagination.
Encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters navigate challenges, teaching resilience.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Upsydown Town
Sue Hendra, 2004
Award winning
Simon Sock
Sue Hendra, Nick East, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Engages imagination with a playful, vibrant narrative.
Teaches valuable lessons about friendship and collaboration.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging plot twists.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child interest.

Simon Sock
Sue Hendra, Nick East, 2017
Award winning
Barry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster
Sue Hendra, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative sparks imagination and creativity.
Barry’s adventures teach important problem-solving skills.
Captivating illustrations enhance visual stimulation.
Supports emotional and social development through storytelling.

Barry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster
Sue Hendra, 2011
Clothes
Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Colorful, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Explores creativity through fun clothing adventures.
Supports vocabulary growth related to clothing.
Encourages self-expression and individuality in children.

Clothes
Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet, 2018
Franklin's Spaceship (Franklin and Friends)
Harry Endrulat, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through imaginative space adventure.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot challenges.
Reinforces teamwork and friendship values.
Suitable for family reading, encouraging shared moments.

Franklin's Spaceship (Franklin and Friends)
Harry Endrulat, 2013
The Donkey on the Sands (Enid Blyton's Popular Rewards Series 7)
Enid Blyton, 1996
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's imagination.
Encourages empathy through relatable animal characters.
Enhances critical thinking through engaging narrative.
A delightful, educational read for young readers.

The Donkey on the Sands (Enid Blyton's Popular Rewards Series 7)
Enid Blyton, 1996
Smidge
Beth Shoshan, Jenny Arthur, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks children's curiosity and imagination.
Features relatable and diverse characters, enhancing social awareness.
Encourages critical thinking through engaging narrative twists.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
