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The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imagination
Provides a humorous take on school life
Teaches the importance of teamwork and cooperation
Relatable for children starting or returning to school
The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
Remy Lai, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story aids in confidence-building.
Encourages empathy through Rainbow's unique challenges.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
Remy Lai, 2024
Award winning
The Big Bully
Brian 'smitty' Smith, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Highlights themes of empathy and friendship.
Teaches conflict resolution and understanding.
Encourages compassion through relatable storytelling.
Crafted for children’s emotional and social development.
The Big Bully
Brian 'smitty' Smith, 2023
Award winning
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and thinking outside the box.
Enhances empathy through character-driven storyline.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Offers humor and enjoyment in storyline.
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
Award winning
Monster and Boy: Monster's First Day of School
Hannah Barnaby, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Showcases first school day experiences, relatable and comforting.
Enhances children's empathy and understanding of diverse friendships.
Encourages bravery and resilience in new environments.
Vivid illustrations captivate and hold children’s attention.
Monster and Boy: Monster's First Day of School
Hannah Barnaby, 2022
Award winning
Unicornado: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Dana Simpson, 2022
176 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, imaginative adventure with beloved characters.
Enhances creative thinking and emotional intelligence.
Fun, engaging narrative encourages frequent reading.
Addresses friendship and resilience themes.
Unicornado: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Dana Simpson, 2022
Award winning
Ready for Spaghetti
Michael Rosen, Polly Dunbar, 2022
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating, lively narrative stimulates young minds.
Characters embody everyday experiences, fostering emotional growth.
Enhances language skills through playful rhymes and rhythms.
Supports early developmental milestones with engaging content.
Ready for Spaghetti
Michael Rosen, Polly Dunbar, 2022
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.
