Books like Letters from an Alien Schoolboy
The Great Big Book of Life
Mary Hoffman, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores life stages with warmth and clarity.
Encourages understanding of diverse family structures.
Stimulates conversations about growth and change.
Supportive tool for emotional development.
The Great Big Book of Life
Mary Hoffman, 2019
Award winning
Fright in the Night (The Ghastly McNastys)
Lyn Gardner, 2014
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot, perfect for thrill-seeking young readers.
Engages children with humorous and quirky characters.
Encourages bravery and overcoming fears through story.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading time.
Fright in the Night (The Ghastly McNastys)
Lyn Gardner, 2014
The Bad Trousers
Ros Asquith, 2014
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging story promotes creativity and imaginative play.
Characters model resilience and inventive problem-solving.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy in children.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.
The Bad Trousers
Ros Asquith, 2014
Award winning
Helping Hercules
Francesca Simon, Ros Asquith, 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with mythological adventures.
Enhances knowledge of Greek mythology through interactive stories.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Encourages curiosity and love for ancient history.
Helping Hercules
Francesca Simon, Ros Asquith, 1999
Award winning
The Great Big Book of Feelings
Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse emotions with engaging illustrations.
Encourages emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
Supports language development and empathetic skills.
The Great Big Book of Feelings
Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith, 2013
Award winning
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on a classic tale inspires creativity.
Emphasizes resilience and bravery through Bea's adventures.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fostering emotional growth.
Teaches valuable lessons in resilience and friendship.
Boosts empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages dialogue on overcoming life's hurdles.
