Books like The Pony With No Name
Award winning
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa's Stolen Sleigh
Tracey Corderoy, Steven Lenton, Corderoy Tracey, Le, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging heist tale promotes teamwork and moral values.
Vivid illustrations capture the festive Christmas spirit.
Rhyming text enhances linguistic development and enjoyment.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character redemption.

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa's Stolen Sleigh
Tracey Corderoy, Steven Lenton, Corderoy Tracey, Le, 2020
Award winning
The Very Messy Mermaid
Tracey Corderoy, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with an adventurous underwater journey.
Encourages cleanliness and responsibility in fun ways.
Supports emotional development and resilience lessons.
Engaging read-aloud choice for family bonding time.

The Very Messy Mermaid
Tracey Corderoy, 2013
Fairy Tale Pets
Tracey Corderoy, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Blends classic fairy tales with unique, whimsical twists.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play in young readers.
Strengthens language skills through engaging, rhythmic prose.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Fairy Tale Pets
Tracey Corderoy, 2017
Award winning
"Wishyouwas"
Alexandra Page, Illus Penny Neville-Lee, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters exhibit bravery and friendship.
Encourages problem-solving and resilience in young readers.
Blends fun narrative with meaningful life lessons.

"Wishyouwas"
Alexandra Page, Illus Penny Neville-Lee, 2021
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
The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creativity and exploration.
Characters teach valuable lessons in teamwork and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, 2023
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
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

