Books like Backyard Rescue
Award winning
Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
352 pages
Why to read
Inspires compassion through rescue animal stories.
Highlights importance of responsibility and care.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Engaging real-life tales boost reading interest.

Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Farm Fun
Helen Isaac, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Engaging farm adventures captivate young readers.
Teaches animal names and sounds interactively.
Encourages curiosity about nature and farming.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual learning.

Farm Fun
Helen Isaac, 2021
Award winning
5-Minute Nature Stories
Gabby Dawnay, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Encourages appreciation for nature and environment.
Fosters curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Suitable for bedtime, quick and calming tales.
Supports early literacy and language skills.

5-Minute Nature Stories
Gabby Dawnay, 2022
Award winning
Ollie's Garden (Carefree Ollie Book 3)
Riya Aarini, 2020
36 pages
Why to read
Boosts environmental awareness and gardening interest.
Encourages nurturing and responsibility values.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Supports parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Ollie's Garden (Carefree Ollie Book 3)
Riya Aarini, 2020
Award winning
Water Stories: From Around the World
Sandhya Rao, Radhika Menon, 2023
100 pages
Why to read
Explores global water tales, broadening cultural understanding.
Enhances geographical knowledge through engaging storytelling.
Supports environmental awareness from an early age.
Encourages family discussions about nature and conservation.

Water Stories: From Around the World
Sandhya Rao, Radhika Menon, 2023
Award winning
Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of Doom - Tome 2
Zanna Davidson, 2023
128 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and innovation through engaging narrative.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Combines humor with suspense, keeping children captivated.
Supports cognitive development with complex, relatable dilemmas.

Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of Doom - Tome 2
Zanna Davidson, 2023
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.

