Books like Sunny Makes a Splash
Award winning
Plesiosaur Peril (Tales of Prehistoric Life)
Daniel Loxton, Jim W.W. Smith, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure in prehistoric marine environments.
Encourages curiosity about science and natural history.
Stimulates developmental growth through engaging storytelling.
Fosters a love for reading and learning about dinosaurs.

Plesiosaur Peril (Tales of Prehistoric Life)
Daniel Loxton, Jim W.W. Smith, 2014
Award winning
Ellie Simmonds (Dream to Win)
Roy Apps, 2013
45 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of paralympian Ellie Simmonds' triumphs.
Encourages determination and pursuing dreams.
Highlights importance of resilience and perseverance.

Ellie Simmonds (Dream to Win)
Roy Apps, 2013
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
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of new experiences.
Encourages adaptation and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.

Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
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
My Papi Has a Motorcycle
Isabel Quintero, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates familial bonds through vivid storytelling.
Enhances cultural understanding and community awareness.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant urban landscapes.
Supports language skills and emotional development.

My Papi Has a Motorcycle
Isabel Quintero, 2019
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.

