Books like The Great Change
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.

Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
Award winning
Lola and the Rent-a-Cat
Ceseli Jitta, Ceseli Josephus Jitta, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations enhance the storytelling.
Ideal for fostering parent-child reading sessions.

Lola and the Rent-a-Cat
Ceseli Jitta, Ceseli Josephus Jitta, 2006
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant
Remy Lai, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale enhances kids' imagination and curiosity.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting empathy.
Encourages environmental awareness and animal conservation.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.

Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant
Remy Lai, 2022
Award winning
The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Captures joyful essence of childhood adventures.
Encourages teamwork and community building.
Enhances empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates imagination through vibrant storytelling.

The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
Goodbye Mousie
Robie H. Harris, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Handles the theme of loss with sensitivity and honesty.
Supports emotional growth by addressing grief in children.
Illustrations that visually captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages conversations about feelings and healing.

Goodbye Mousie
Robie H. Harris, 2001
Award winning
Rescuing Titanic: A true story of quiet bravery in the North Atlantic
Flora Delargy, 2021
80 pages
Why to read
Captivating true story enhances historical knowledge.
Highlights bravery and resilience in adversity.
Encourages empathy through real-life heroism.
Engages young readers with vivid illustrations.

