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Award winning
Stick Man
Julia Donaldson, 2015
16 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches imagination and creative thinking.
Emphasizes resilience and problem-solving in challenging situations.
Strengthens family bonds through Stick Man's journey home.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances reading and language skills.

Stick Man
Julia Donaldson, 2015
The Gruffalo: A Pop-Up Flap Book
Julia Donaldson, 2024
Why to read
Vibrant pop-up illustrations enhance interactive reading.
Engages children's creativity and imagination.
Develops motor skills through lifting and sliding flaps.
Fosters language development and storytelling abilities.

The Gruffalo: A Pop-Up Flap Book
Julia Donaldson, 2024
Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: The Trunk and The Skunk and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, 2018
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging phonics-based stories for early readers. - Enhances reading fluency and comprehension. - Develops vocabulary through playful rhymes. - Encourages a love for reading and storytelling.

Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: The Trunk and The Skunk and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, 2018
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Year Two Gold The Fish in the Tree (BUG CLUB)
Julia Donaldson, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through fantasy and storytelling.
Boosts literacy, comprehension with engaging text.
Supports cognitive development and problem-solving skills.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Year Two Gold The Fish in the Tree (BUG CLUB)
Julia Donaldson, 2013
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Sunny the Shark
Remy Lai, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative fosters excitement and engagement.
Sunny the Shark teaches resilience and bravery.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.

Surviving the Wild: Sunny the Shark
Remy Lai, 2022
The Gruffalo Spring and Summer Nature Trail
Julia Donaldson, Scheffler Axel, 2018
64 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vibrant Spring and Summer scenes.
Encourages outdoor exploration and nature appreciation.
Supports early learning about seasons and wildlife.
Interactive activities enhance observational skills.

The Gruffalo Spring and Summer Nature Trail
Julia Donaldson, Scheffler Axel, 2018
Nell Plants a Tree
Anne Wynter, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Supports understanding of nature and growth processes.
Inspires action towards sustainability and conservation.
Engaging narrative that fosters empathy and curiosity.

