Books like A Year in the City: (Season to Season)
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Reading Champion: Rapunzel in the City: Independent Reading Orange 6
Katie Woolley, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on classic tale enhances engagement.
Boosts critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Urban setting makes storytelling relatable, exciting.
Supports independent reading, builds confidence.

Reading Champion: Rapunzel in the City: Independent Reading Orange 6
Katie Woolley, 2024
Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
448 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, relatable school experiences.
Strengthens emotional intelligence and resilience.
Encourages creativity through lively storytelling.
Supports social skill development in young readers.

Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Leo the Lonely Lizard
Cara Diperna, 2023
25 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey of friendship and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Leo the Lonely Lizard
Cara Diperna, 2023
Award winning
Embrace the Summer of 2023
Howard Zichen Wang, 2023
133 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages outdoor exploration and appreciation of nature.
Supports understanding of seasons and passage of time.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Embrace the Summer of 2023
Howard Zichen Wang, 2023
The Light Inside
Dan Misdea, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters emotional growth through personal discovery.
Encourages resilience and self-confidence in young readers.
Illustrates the importance of inner strength and courage.
Engaging, supportive narrative for developmental milestones.

The Light Inside
Dan Misdea, 2023
Fly Home, Blue!
Penny Dolan, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through engaging and relatable storytelling.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

