Books like Old MacDonald in the City
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
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 Comet
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires wonder through cosmic adventure and discovery.
Enhances understanding of friendship, bravery, and curiosity.
Stimulates interests in astronomy and space exploration.
Supports literacy skills with engaging storytelling techniques.
The Comet
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2022
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
448 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, relatable school experiences.
Strengthens emotional intelligence and resilience.
Encourages creativity through lively storytelling.
Supports social skill development in young readers.
Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
Award winning
Sometimes, a Tiger
Z.B. Asterplume, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid, engaging adventure sparks children’s imaginations.
Relatable characters teach resilience and bravery.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for joint reading, strengthens child-parent bonds.
Sometimes, a Tiger
Z.B. Asterplume, 2023
Award winning
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of empathy and global awareness.
Encourages appreciation for diversity and cultural differences.
Stimulates curiosity about the world and different places.
Supports language development and geographical knowledge.
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
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.
