Books like Soul Surfer
Award winning
Mia Mayhem Rides the Waves
Kara West, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience and overcoming fears.
Encourages adventure and exploring new challenges.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for boosting confidence and creativity.
Mia Mayhem Rides the Waves
Kara West, 2021
Award winning
Dude!
Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with its humorous, heartfelt narrative.
Encourages empathy through relatable, diverse characters.
Supports language development with lively dialogue.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Dude!
Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2018
Award winning
Tamsin and the Deep
Neill Cameron, Kate Brown, 2016
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy with deep sea adventure themes.
Encourages bravery and friendship values in young readers.
Enhances imagination through underwater world exploration.
Stimulates conversations about marine life and conservation.
Tamsin and the Deep
Neill Cameron, Kate Brown, 2016
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
The Legend of Gravity
Charly Palmer, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and perseverance through engaging storytelling.
Boosts understanding of teamwork and friendship values.
Stimulates curiosity about science and gravity concepts.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy development.
The Legend of Gravity
Charly Palmer, 2022
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.
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
Classics
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated): The 1900 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
L. Frank Baum, Catherine Miles, 2023
180 pages
Why to read
Classic adventure enriches imagination and creativity.
Timeless characters foster emotional intelligence and empathy.
Encourages resilience and self-discovery through challenges.
Illustrations enhance visual stimulation and engagement.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated): The 1900 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
L. Frank Baum, Catherine Miles, 2023
Award winning
Dog Man: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Humorous, engaging storyline captivates and delights young readers.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence through character interaction.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills in early learners.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.
