Books like Sharing a Shell
Award winning
Maw Broon's Cooking with Bairns: Recipes and Basics to Help Kids
Catherine Brown, David Donaldson, Catherine Caldwell Brown, 2010
112 pages
Why to read
Teaches basic cooking skills in a fun, engaging way.
Fosters bonding through family cooking activities.
Enhances understanding of food and nutrition.
Boosts confidence with easy-to-follow recipes.

Maw Broon's Cooking with Bairns: Recipes and Basics to Help Kids
Catherine Brown, David Donaldson, Catherine Caldwell Brown, 2010
Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Year Two Gold The Fish in the Tree (BUG CLUB)
Julia Donaldson, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through fantasy and storytelling.
Boosts literacy, comprehension with engaging text.
Supports cognitive development and problem-solving skills.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Year Two Gold The Fish in the Tree (BUG CLUB)
Julia Donaldson, 2013
Award winning
Follow the Swallow
Julia Donaldson, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of friendship and cooperation.
Stimulates young imaginations with vibrant storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about nature and animals.
Supports early literacy skills through engaging narrative.

Follow the Swallow
Julia Donaldson, 2001
Award winning
The Smartest Giant in Town
Julia Donaldson, 2012
16 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy through giant’s kind-hearted actions.
Engages kids with rhythmic, lively narrative.
Highlights values of sharing and generosity.
Supports language development with fun rhymes.

The Smartest Giant in Town
Julia Donaldson, 2012
Award winning
Brick-a-Breck
Julia Donaldson, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, imaginative storyline.
Enhances problem-solving skills with relatable character challenges.
Encourages family bonding during shared reading times.
Supports literacy development with rhythmic, playful language.

Brick-a-Breck
Julia Donaldson, 2004
Award winning
Stick Man
Julia Donaldson, 2015
16 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches imagination and creative thinking.
Emphasizes resilience and problem-solving in challenging situations.
Strengthens family bonds through Stick Man's journey home.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances reading and language skills.

Stick Man
Julia Donaldson, 2015
Award winning
The Quick Brown Fox Cub
Julia Donaldson, Lucy Richards, 2005
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging story ignites imagination and interest.
Characters teach resilience and resourcefulness.
Enhances language skills and literacy.
Encourages interactive reading and family bonding.

The Quick Brown Fox Cub
Julia Donaldson, Lucy Richards, 2005
Read with Oxford: Stage 4: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Clare and the Fair and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, Martin Chatterton, 2018
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging narratives enhance children's reading comprehension.
Features enjoyable rhymes by renowned author Julia Donaldson.
Encourages language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for transitioning independent young readers.

