Books like Ready or Not
Award winning
Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
352 pages
Why to read
Inspires compassion through rescue animal stories.
Highlights importance of responsibility and care.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Engaging real-life tales boost reading interest.

Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
Award winning
Bearded Dragons!: A My Incredible World Picture Book for Children
Hope Aicher, My Incredible World, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Educational content about bearded dragons’ habitats and behaviors.
Encourages curiosity and learning about nature and wildlife.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Bearded Dragons!: A My Incredible World Picture Book for Children
Hope Aicher, My Incredible World, 2023
Steve Irwin: Volume 104
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tales of wildlife conservation.
Teaches respect for animals and nature.
Encourages curiosity and learning about biology.
Engaging stories promote family discussions.

Steve Irwin: Volume 104
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2023
The Ant and the Grasshopper: (First Reading Level 3)
Aesop, Susanna Davidson, 2019
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging fable teaches value of hard work, preparation.
Vibrant illustrations capture children’s imagination, prompt interaction.
Enhances vocabulary and moral reasoning in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading sessions, enhancing family bonds.

The Ant and the Grasshopper: (First Reading Level 3)
Aesop, Susanna Davidson, 2019
Award winning
Barking for Bagels
Michael Rosen, 2017
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and mischievous antics.
Emphasizes the importance of home and family.
Encourages emotional understanding and resilience.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Barking for Bagels
Michael Rosen, 2017
Award winning
Beneath the Surface: A Journey to the Great Barrier Reef
Leesa Cross-Smith, Helen Scales, 2021
88 pages
Why to read
Vivid journey through the Great Barrier Reef.
Educational content on marine life conservation.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Stunning illustrations complement engaging narrative.

Beneath the Surface: A Journey to the Great Barrier Reef
Leesa Cross-Smith, Helen Scales, 2021
Award winning
Aggie and Ben: Three Stories
Lori Ries, 2006
48 pages
Why to read
Captures essence of childhood curiosity and friendship.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Simple language perfect for early readers.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging storytelling.

Aggie and Ben: Three Stories
Lori Ries, 2006
Award winning
The Random House Book of Bedtime Stories
Jane Dyer, 2007
160 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routines with soothing, imaginative tales.
Fosters emotional development through diverse character interactions.
Strengthens literacy with engaging language and narratives.
Encourages bonding through shared reading moments.

