Top-rated books by Adjoa Burrowes
Destiny's Gift
Age: 6-9
Books like Adjoa Burrowes’s
The Tale of Heidi
Johanna Spyri, 2020
262 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of young, spirited girl in Swiss Alps.
Encourages resilience and empathy through relatable character development.
Explores themes of friendship and personal growth.
Engages young minds in picturesque, impactful storytelling.

The Tale of Heidi
Johanna Spyri, 2020
A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes kindness and gratitude.
Perfect length for beginners.
Funny animal antics entertain.
Beautiful, timeless illustrations.

A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
Award winning
Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of illness and recovery.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Supports language and emotional literacy skills.

Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming Chinatown adventure.
Funny, low-stakes detective plot.
Celebrates empathy and belonging.
Rich, lively middle-grade voice.

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse, loving families.
Inspires creativity and imagination.
Teaches resilience after mistakes.
Gorgeous art boosts visual literacy.

Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love, 2025
The Naughtiest Girl: Naughtiest Girl In The School
Enid Blyton, 2022
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and personal growth.
Encourages empathy and understanding among readers.
Supports development of social and emotional skills.
Ideal for collaborative parent-child reading sessions.

The Naughtiest Girl: Naughtiest Girl In The School
Enid Blyton, 2022
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 5 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
320 pages
Why to read
Lively humor hooks young readers.
Teaches patience and gratitude.
Perfect length for nightly read-alouds.
Boosts sight-word recognition.

