Books like Meerkat Mail
Award winning
Tidy
Emily Gravett, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Supports language development through engaging narrative.
Fosters empathy and understanding of natural habitats.

Tidy
Emily Gravett, 2016
Tag and the Magic Squeaker
Sam Hundley, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with whimsical, magical storytelling.
Builds empathy through relatable, diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving with intriguing plot twists.
Supports language development and literacy skills.

Tag and the Magic Squeaker
Sam Hundley, 2022
Dogspell
Helen Dunwoodie, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks imagination and creativity.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through engaging narrative.
Supports emotional development through character-driven plots.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading times.

Dogspell
Helen Dunwoodie, 2003
Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.

