Books like The Ugly Five
Award winning
Follow the Swallow
Julia Donaldson, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of friendship and cooperation.
Stimulates young imaginations with vibrant storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about nature and animals.
Supports early literacy skills through engaging narrative.

Follow the Swallow
Julia Donaldson, 2001
Award winning
The Quick Brown Fox Cub
Julia Donaldson, Lucy Richards, 2005
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging story ignites imagination and interest.
Characters teach resilience and resourcefulness.
Enhances language skills and literacy.
Encourages interactive reading and family bonding.

The Quick Brown Fox Cub
Julia Donaldson, Lucy Richards, 2005
The Gruffalo Spring and Summer Nature Trail
Julia Donaldson, Scheffler Axel, 2018
64 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vibrant Spring and Summer scenes.
Encourages outdoor exploration and nature appreciation.
Supports early learning about seasons and wildlife.
Interactive activities enhance observational skills.

The Gruffalo Spring and Summer Nature Trail
Julia Donaldson, Scheffler Axel, 2018
Superworm Early Reader
Julia Donaldson, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with Superworm's captivating, heroic adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythmic, repetitive text.
Encourages teamwork and problem-solving themes.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.

Superworm Early Reader
Julia Donaldson, 2012
Award winning
Stick Man
Julia Donaldson, 2015
16 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches imagination and creative thinking.
Emphasizes resilience and problem-solving in challenging situations.
Strengthens family bonds through Stick Man's journey home.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances reading and language skills.

Stick Man
Julia Donaldson, 2015
Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: The Trunk and The Skunk and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, 2018
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging phonics-based stories for early readers. - Enhances reading fluency and comprehension. - Develops vocabulary through playful rhymes. - Encourages a love for reading and storytelling.

Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: The Trunk and The Skunk and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, 2018
The Wrong Kind of Bark
Julia Donaldson, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Humorous story encourages laughter and joy.
Engages children's imagination and creativity.
Teaches the value of honesty and perseverance.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing bonding.

The Wrong Kind of Bark
Julia Donaldson, 2004
Read with Oxford: Stage 3: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Tim's Bad Mood and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, 2018
136 pages
Why to read
Develops emotional recognition through relatable stories.
Enhances reading fluency with rhythmic, repetitive text.
Encourages conversation on managing moods and feelings.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening child-parent bonds.

