Books like Take a Leap! (Toot & Puddle)
Award winning
The Mystery of the Disappearing Swing
Holly Hobbie, Laura Marsh, National Geographic Society, 2008
24 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with a captivating adventure mystery.
Encourages teamwork and friendship through relatable characters.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Mystery of the Disappearing Swing
Holly Hobbie, Laura Marsh, National Geographic Society, 2008
Award winning
Fanny
Holly Hobbie, 2008
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and self-expression in children.
Depicts handling disappointment in constructive ways.
Strengthens understanding of friendship and empathy.
Engaging storyline fosters a love for reading.
Fanny
Holly Hobbie, 2008
Mama Mirabelle: Big Enough
Laura Marsh, 2009
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Celebrates growth and independence in young children.
Interactive storyline encourages participatory reading.
Instills values of bravery and self-confidence.
Mama Mirabelle: Big Enough
Laura Marsh, 2009
Butterflies: Level 4
Laura Marsh, 2010
48 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating butterfly life cycles and habitats.
Enhances scientific knowledge and curiosity in young readers.
Supports development of reading and comprehension skills.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate children.
Butterflies: Level 4
Laura Marsh, 2010
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Supports development of reading and interpretative skills.
Reassures young readers to pursue their creative passions.
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routines with comforting storytelling.
Supports emotional development through relatable family dynamics.
Encourages imagination with engaging, playful narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 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.
