Books like Vlad the Drac Returns (Vlad the Drac)
Award winning
Sasha and the Wolfcub
Ann Jungman, 1996
94 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports development of emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading sessions with parents.

Sasha and the Wolfcub
Ann Jungman, 1996
Literacy World Fiction: Stage 3: Mrs Maginty and the Cornish Cat
Ann Jungman, 1998
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of mystery and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding in children.
Stimulates creativity and imagination.
Suitable for family shared reading moments.

Literacy World Fiction: Stage 3: Mrs Maginty and the Cornish Cat
Ann Jungman, 1998
Broomstick Removals (Young Hippo Magic)
Ann Jungman, 1997
96 pages
Why to read
Engages imagination with magical storytelling.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Characters display teamwork and resilience.
Ideal for family bonding over reading.

Broomstick Removals (Young Hippo Magic)
Ann Jungman, 1997
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
The Naughtiest Unicorn on Holiday
Pip Bird, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging holiday adventures with lovable unicorn.
Strengthens problem-solving through playful challenges.
Encourages empathy, teaching friendship values.
Interactive reading, perfect for family bonding.

The Naughtiest Unicorn on Holiday
Pip Bird, 2023
Award winning
Naughty Mabel
Nathan Lane, Devlin Elliott, 2015
46 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, humorous tale enhances children's emotional intelligence.
Illustrates consequences of actions, promoting moral development.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable mischief.
Supports language skills with engaging dialogue and descriptions.

Naughty Mabel
Nathan Lane, Devlin Elliott, 2015
Award winning
Fitz and Cleo Get Creative
Jonathan Stutzman, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity
Celebrates the joy of friendship
Encourages imaginative play
Filled with delightful humor

Fitz and Cleo Get Creative
Jonathan Stutzman, 2022
Award winning
Bad Kitty Takes the Test
Nick Bruel, 2017
144 pages
Why to read
Humorous story, keeps children engaged and laughing.
Encourages perseverance through challenges and tests.
Enhances reading skills with varied vocabulary.
Ideal for promoting focus and cognitive development.

