Books like Green Fingers
The Magic Key
Emily Rodda, 2002
128 pages
Why to read
Ignites imagination with captivating magical adventures.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Encourages curiosity and exploration.

The Magic Key
Emily Rodda, 2002
Award winning
Bob The Builder And The Elves
Emily Rodda, 1998
73 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fusing magic with relatable everyday challenges.
Characters exhibit teamwork, boosting social and emotional learning.
Encourages creative thinking and persistence through obstacles.
Colorful illustrations captivate and enhance reading enjoyment.

Bob The Builder And The Elves
Emily Rodda, 1998
Squeak Street: Pink-Paw's Painting (Squeak Street Stories)
Emily Rodda, 2005
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale stimulates imagination and creativity.
Introduces art concepts in an accessible, fun way.
Encourages self-expression through colorful storytelling.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills and vocabulary.

Squeak Street: Pink-Paw's Painting (Squeak Street Stories)
Emily Rodda, 2005
Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routines with comforting storytelling.
Supports emotional development through relatable family dynamics.
Encourages imagination with engaging, playful narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird (Lightfall 2)
Tim Probert, 2022
249 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure fosters creativity.
Builds resilience through character challenges.
Enhances problem-solving with intricate plot twists.
Strengthens reading skills in young readers.

Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird (Lightfall 2)
Tim Probert, 2022
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.

The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Good Night, Good Beach
Joy Cowley, 2024
28 pages
Why to read
Soothing bedtime story with a calming beach setting.
Encourages relaxation and peaceful thoughts at bedtime.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Good Night, Good Beach
Joy Cowley, 2024
Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.

