Books like My Life as Crocodile Junk Food (The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle #4)
Award winning
McGee and Me! Three-Book Collection: The Big Lie / A Star in the Breaking / The Not-So-Great Escape
Bill Myers, Ken C. Johnson, 2015
256 pages
Why to read
Addresses moral dilemmas with clarity and creativity.
Encourages ethical decision-making and personal responsibility.
Engages children through relatable scenarios and humor.
Strengthens reading skills and emotional intelligence.

McGee and Me! Three-Book Collection: The Big Lie / A Star in the Breaking / The Not-So-Great Escape
Bill Myers, Ken C. Johnson, 2015
Award winning
Stink Bug Saves the Day!: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (The Bug Parables)
Andy Smith, Bill Myers, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adaptation of the Good Samaritan parable.
Teaches empathy and kindness through relatable bug characters.
Encourages moral development and community values.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold children’s attention.

Stink Bug Saves the Day!: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (The Bug Parables)
Andy Smith, Bill Myers, 2008
Award winning
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of change and personal growth.
Encourages children to embrace new experiences.
Supports development of self-confidence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
If I Had a Crocodile
Gabby Dawnay, DAWNAY GABBY/BARROW, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages imaginative play and creativity in children.
Features engaging, relatable themes of friendship and adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with rhythmic, playful language.
Suitable for read-aloud family bonding moments.

If I Had a Crocodile
Gabby Dawnay, DAWNAY GABBY/BARROW, 2023
Award winning
Pug's Got Talent: A Branches Book
Kyla May, 2021
80 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creative expression.
Highlights teamwork, perseverance in overcoming obstacles.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations.
Ideal for developing early reading skills.

Pug's Got Talent: A Branches Book
Kyla May, 2021
Award winning
My Dad Is A Grizzly Bear
Swapna Haddow, Lily Murray, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant story exploring familial love and adventure.
Fosters creativity and humor in young readers.
Enhances understanding of metaphor and imagination.
Encourages bonding through shared reading.

My Dad Is A Grizzly Bear
Swapna Haddow, Lily Murray, 2020
Award winning
The Neighbors
Einat Tsarfati, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores curiosity and imagination through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages empathy by understanding diverse neighbor characters.
Enhances deductive reasoning and creativity in storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Neighbors
Einat Tsarfati, 2019
Daisy and the Trouble with Unicorns
Kes Gray, 2021
304 pages
Why to read
Engaging and whimsical unicorn-themed adventures.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play in children.
Addresses friendship and teamwork.
Invites dialogue on handling disappointments.

