Books like The Story of the Blue Planet
Award winning
Picklewitch & Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret (Picklewitch and Jack Book 3)
Claire Barker, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story sparks imagination and creativity.
Enhances vocabulary and understanding through magical themes.
Encourages empathy and friendship between diverse characters.
Ideal for engaging young readers in shared reading.

Picklewitch & Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret (Picklewitch and Jack Book 3)
Claire Barker, 2021
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.

Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
A Little Princess: With Illustrated
Frances Hodgson Burnett, 2018
368 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity through imaginative storytelling.
Showcases themes of friendship, compassion, and perseverance.
Enhances empathy and social understanding in young readers.
Visually engaging illustrations complement the captivating narrative.

A Little Princess: With Illustrated
Frances Hodgson Burnett, 2018
Award winning
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain, W. T Robinson, 2012
182 pages
Why to read
Captures youthful curiosity and adventurous spirit.
Encourages moral values and personal responsibility.
Enhances vocabulary and historical understanding.
Interactive dialogue promotes engagement and discussion.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain, W. T Robinson, 2012
Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of Lenny Henry's rise to fame
Encourages perseverance and chasing dreams
Highlights importance of diversity and inclusivity
Engaging and educational read for young children

Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
The Wind in the Willows Collection: Toad of Toad Hall (Buzz Books)
Kenneth Grahame, K. Vandyke, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Classic adventure enriches vocabulary and comprehension.
Addresses friendship and consequence themes effectively.
Encourages creativity through vivid narrative descriptions.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

The Wind in the Willows Collection: Toad of Toad Hall (Buzz Books)
Kenneth Grahame, K. Vandyke, 1996
Award winning
Maya's Song
Renée Watson, Vicki B. Williamson, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and resilience.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Maya's Song
Renée Watson, Vicki B. Williamson, 2022
Award winning
FGTeeV Presents: Into the Game!
Fgteev, Miguel Díaz Rivas, 2020
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure captivates and stirs imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
Encourages interactive and participatory reading.

