Books like Geraldine and Mrs. Duffy
Award winning
Pearl's New Skates
Holly Keller, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates perseverance and personal growth.
Encourages physical activity and trying new things.
Highlights the importance of friendship and support.
Ideal for developing early reading skills.
Pearl's New Skates
Holly Keller, 2004
Award winning
Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Cultivates active listening and empathy in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Encourages meaningful conversations between parents and children.
Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum, 2023
Award winning
Everybody, Always for Kids
Bob Goff, Lindsey Goff Viducich, 2021
208 pages
Why to read
Teaches kindness through captivating, relatable stories.
Encourages empathy and understanding in children.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for shared reading with family.
Everybody, Always for Kids
Bob Goff, Lindsey Goff Viducich, 2021
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Family (Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit)
Mike Berenstain, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches valuable life lessons through relatable characters.
Enhances emotional intelligence and family bonding.
Supports moral development and decision-making skills.
Engaging narrative that captivates young readers.
Family (Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit)
Mike Berenstain, 2024
Award winning
Mr Dog and the Faraway Fox (Mr Dog)
Steve Cole, Ben Fogle, Nikolas Ilic, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-driven storyline fosters curiosity and exploration.
Character Mr. Dog teaches compassion and friendship.
Encourages empathy towards animals and nature.
Supports development of reading skills and vocabulary.
Mr Dog and the Faraway Fox (Mr Dog)
Steve Cole, Ben Fogle, Nikolas Ilic, 2020
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
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.
