Books like Eva at the Beach: A Branches Book
Award winning
Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of illness and recovery.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Supports language and emotional literacy skills.

Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Award winning
Storm on Snowbelle Mountain: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure story enhances imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.

Storm on Snowbelle Mountain: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Zoo Girl
Rebecca Elliott, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of belonging and family-like bonds.
Vivid illustrations spark imagination and visual engagement.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse experiences.
Heartwarming narrative fosters emotional growth in children.

Zoo Girl
Rebecca Elliott, 2011
Award winning
Hens Don't Crow
Rebecca Elliott, A. H. Benjamin, 2012
22 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creativity and imaginative thinking.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Encourages understanding of animal behaviors and sounds.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Hens Don't Crow
Rebecca Elliott, A. H. Benjamin, 2012
Please Choose Me and A Good Deed
Gemma McMullen, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through thoughtful choices and actions.
Introduces morals and virtues in an engaging manner.
Supports social and emotional development for young readers.
Ideal for parent-child joint reading sessions.

Please Choose Me and A Good Deed
Gemma McMullen, 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.

The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
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.

