Books like Cloudland
Award winning
Hushabye
John Burningham, 2001
40 pages
Why to read
Soothing bedtime story encourages calmness and relaxation.
Rich, lyrical language enhances linguistic development.
Characters exhibit resilience and emotional growth.
Supports parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Hushabye
John Burningham, 2001
Award winning
Borka: The Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers
John Burningham, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes resilience and self-acceptance in kids.
Enhances empathy through engaging storytelling.
Encourages creativity and overcoming adversity.
Fosters family bonding through shared reading moments.

Borka: The Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers
John Burningham, 1999
Award winning
Humbert, Mister Firkin & the Lord Mayor of London
John Burningham, 1965
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling, captivating young readers.
Encourages creativity and imagination through whimsical adventures.
Teaches valuable life lessons in leadership and responsibility.
Supports language development with rich, engaging text.

Humbert, Mister Firkin & the Lord Mayor of London
John Burningham, 1965
The Magic Bed
John Burningham, 2003
48 pages
Why to read
Engages creativity with magical adventure.
Encourages independence through relatable protagonist.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Inspires problem-solving through story challenges.

The Magic Bed
John Burningham, 2003
Avocado Baby
John Burningham, 1982
28 pages
Why to read
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.
Encourages healthy eating habits in a fun way.
Builds confidence with humorous, empowering storyline.
Fosters early developmental skills and determination.

Avocado Baby
John Burningham, 1982
Award winning
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, imaginative adventures.
Highlights value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable content for young readers.

Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.

The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.

