Books like Wednesday
Nicholas Cricket
William Joyce, Joyce Maxner, Maxner, 1989
28 pages
Why to read
Brightly illustrated, captures children's attention.
Enhances creative thinking through musical elements.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Engaging narrative ideal for parent-child bonding.

Nicholas Cricket
William Joyce, Joyce Maxner, Maxner, 1989
Award winning
Mouse
Zebo Ludvicek, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages empathy through Mouse's relatable emotional journey.
Fosters language skills with playful, engaging dialogue.
Supports understanding of cause and effect relationships.

Mouse
Zebo Ludvicek, 2017
Croc Around the Clock
Dereen Taylor, 2007
14 pages
Why to read
Engaging, rhythmical storytelling captivates young minds.
Teaches time-telling in a fun, interactive way.
Supports cognitive development through playful learning.
Encourages bonding over shared reading moments.

Croc Around the Clock
Dereen Taylor, 2007
Award winning
Stories
Clare Roundhill, Lindy Norton, Peter Millard, unknown author, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and sparks imagination in young minds.
Characters offer relatable lessons and emotional development.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension through engaging narratives.
Supports parental involvement in child’s reading journey.

Stories
Clare Roundhill, Lindy Norton, Peter Millard, unknown author, 1996
Hard Boiled Legs
Michael Rosen, Daniel Rosen, Quentin Blake, 1986
18 pages
Why to read
Engaging and whimsical adventure story.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Encourages creative thinking and curiosity.
Ideal for improving reading skills.

Hard Boiled Legs
Michael Rosen, Daniel Rosen, Quentin Blake, 1986
Award winning
Big Ben
Erson, Rachel, Rachel Anderson, anderson-rachel, 2007
123 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with exciting, adventurous storytelling.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through plot-driven challenges.
Supports literacy development with engaging narrative.

Big Ben
Erson, Rachel, Rachel Anderson, anderson-rachel, 2007
Award winning
Nuts Nuts Nuts
Ben Lucas, 2022
26 pages
Why to read
Engaging story promoting teamwork and creative solutions.
Colorful illustrations captivate and delight young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills through playful text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions with parents.

Nuts Nuts Nuts
Ben Lucas, 2022
Party Animals!
Cléa Dieudonné, 2017
22 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages empathy through diverse animal character interactions.
Supports language development with rhythmic, repetitive text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
