Books like Rocky
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
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
Frogs in Space: Lilly & Milly Frog, Shog and Piggle in...
Lisette Starr, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Explores teamwork with whimsical space adventure.
Introduces basic astronomy concepts to young readers.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in children.
Frogs in Space: Lilly & Milly Frog, Shog and Piggle in...
Lisette Starr, 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 Naughtiest Unicorn on the Beach
Pip Bird, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure with spirited unicorn characters.
Enhances creative thinking and emotional development.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for interactive and fun family reading.
The Naughtiest Unicorn on the Beach
Pip Bird, 2023
Award winning
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through mysterious quests.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
Award winning
The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 21–25: An unofficial Minecraft series
Dave Villager, 2023
406 pages
Why to read
Engages children with adventurous and creative storylines.
Encourages teamwork, strategy, and decision-making skills.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narratives.
Supports cognitive development with complex character interactions.
