Books like Katie Morag and the Dancing Class
Award winning
The Second Katie Morag Storybook
Mairi Hedderwick, 1998
48 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling and engagement.
Captures life on Scottish Isle, broadening cultural awareness.
Supports emotional development through relatable family scenarios.
Encourages exploration and personal growth in young readers.

The Second Katie Morag Storybook
Mairi Hedderwick, 1998
Award winning
Hamish and the Wee Witch
Moira Miller, Mairi Hedderwick, 1988
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of Hamish with a whimsical witch.
Enhances creativity and imagination in young readers.
Teaches valuable lessons on friendship and bravery.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Hamish and the Wee Witch
Moira Miller, Mairi Hedderwick, 1988
Award winning
Africana
Kim Chakanetsa, 2022
96 pages
Why to read
Explores rich African culture and heritage.
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages diversity appreciation and global awareness.
Stimulates curiosity and knowledge about different cultures.

Africana
Kim Chakanetsa, 2022
Award winning
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates enduring friendships with engaging storytelling.
Teaches empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Encourages emotional development and social skills.
Supports literacy growth with compelling, easy-to-follow text.

Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, 2022
Award winning
My Family Tree and Me
Dušan Petričić, 2015
24 pages
Why to read
Showcases diverse family backgrounds engagingly.
Encourages understanding of personal heritage and ancestry.
Illustrations complement the genealogical exploration.
Supports identity formation and family bonding.

My Family Tree and Me
Dušan Petričić, 2015
In the Small, Small Night
Jane Kurtz, Rachel Isadora, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Captures essence of childhood fears with grace and empathy.
Enhances understanding of African culture through vibrant storytelling.
Encourages family bonding and overcoming challenges together.
Ideal for nurturing empathy and emotional growth in children.

In the Small, Small Night
Jane Kurtz, Rachel Isadora, 2005
Award winning
The Most Magnificent Idea
Ashley Spires, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and innovation in young minds.
Encourages resilience through challenging tasks.
Supports understanding of trial and error learning.
Engaging story fosters parent-child discussion.

The Most Magnificent Idea
Ashley Spires, 2022
Award winning
I Hear You, Forest (Sounds of Nature)
Kallie George, 2021
36 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vibrant sounds and forest exploration.
Stimulates auditory learning and sound recognition.
Encourages curiosity about wildlife and nature conservation.
Shared reading experience strengthens family bonds.

