Books like The Fantastic Adventures of Blobfish
Award winning
Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: Toxic Takedown
Olaf Falafel, 2023
278 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through engaging art-themed adventures.
Encourages environmental awareness with a fun storyline.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.

Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: Toxic Takedown
Olaf Falafel, 2023
Award winning
Old MacDonald Heard a Parp
Olaf Falafel, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, musical storytelling.
Stimulates auditory learning through silly sounds.
Encourages repetition and language development.
Provides a joyful shared reading experience.

Old MacDonald Heard a Parp
Olaf Falafel, 2017
Award winning
The Enchanted Forest Follies
Russell Ayto, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with whimsical, magical storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Supports emotional development with relatable character experiences.

The Enchanted Forest Follies
Russell Ayto, 2018
Award winning
Colour Away Your Worries
Leslie Ironside, Haia Ironside, John Bigwood, Dr. Leslie Ironside, 2017
112 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through expressive art activities.
Addresses children's emotions and stress relief strategies.
Encourages conversation about feelings in a safe space.
Interactive approach fosters family bonding.

Colour Away Your Worries
Leslie Ironside, Haia Ironside, John Bigwood, Dr. Leslie Ironside, 2017
Award winning
The Whale Shark
Brad Burnham, 2003
24 pages
Why to read
Explores marine life through engaging narrative.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation.
Supports vocabulary expansion and scientific curiosity.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

The Whale Shark
Brad Burnham, 2003
Award winning
The Truth About My Unbelievable School
Benjamin Chaud, Davide Calì, 2018
44 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity with an engaging, imaginative narrative.
Builds empathy through relatable, diverse characters.
Stimulates critical thinking with unusual, intriguing scenarios.
Supports language development with rich, playful text.

The Truth About My Unbelievable School
Benjamin Chaud, Davide Calì, 2018
Award winning
Ninja!
Arree Chung, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating young readers’ imaginations.
Encourages creativity and tactical thinking in problem scenarios.
Builds resilience and determination through character challenges.
Supports language development with engaging narrative style.

Ninja!
Arree Chung, 2014
Award winning
Sipping Spiders Through a Straw: Campfire Songs for Monsters
Kelly Dipucchio, Gris Grimly, 2008
30 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and playful monster-themed songs.
Enhances verbal skills through rhymes and repetitive patterns.
Encourages musical interest and rhythmic awareness.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
