Books like Cockroaches
Award winning
Bird Builds a Nest: A Science Storybook about Forces (Science Storybooks)
Martin Jenkins, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explores basic physics through engaging storytelling.
Teaches force and motion in an accessible way.
Encourages scientific curiosity and exploration.
Bright illustrations captivate and educate young readers.

Bird Builds a Nest: A Science Storybook about Forces (Science Storybooks)
Martin Jenkins, 2021
Fly, Butterfly, Fly! (Wild Wanderers Book 6)
Dom Conlon, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages curiosity about nature and wildlife.
Stunning illustrations captivate and inspire young minds.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Fosters a sense of adventure and exploration.

Fly, Butterfly, Fly! (Wild Wanderers Book 6)
Dom Conlon, 2024
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
Award winning
Everything You Know About Minibeasts Is Wrong!
Dr Nick Crumpton, 2022
64 pages
Why to read
Debunks myths about minibeasts with scientific facts.
Encourages curiosity and critical thinking in children.
Engaging illustrations complement the informative content.
Ideal for improving children's understanding of nature.

Everything You Know About Minibeasts Is Wrong!
Dr Nick Crumpton, 2022
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.

Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Award winning
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
357 pages
Why to read
Gripping mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Strong, relatable protagonist boosts empathy.
Adventure-rich setting stimulates imagination.
Engages young readers with suspenseful, paced storytelling.

North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
Award winning
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Candace Fleming, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly illustrates the life cycle of a honeybee.
Engages kids in learning about nature and science.
Beautiful, detailed illustrations enhance understanding.
Encourages respect and appreciation for nature.

