Books about Gold
Award winning
How to Find Gold
Viviane Schwarz, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
- Sparks creativity and adventurous spirit.
- Builds perseverance through playful challenges.
- Encourages teamwork and friendship.
- Colorful illustrations enhance visual engagement.

How to Find Gold
Viviane Schwarz, 2016
Award winning
The King of the Golden River
John Ruskin, Maria L. Kirk, 2017
60 pages
Why to read
- Classic tale featuring magic, adventure, and moral lessons.
- Encourages values of kindness and consequences of greed.
- Stimulates imagination through vivid fantastical elements.
- Suitable for family reading and discussion.

The King of the Golden River
John Ruskin, Maria L. Kirk, 2017
Award winning
Last Gold Diggers, the (Harry Horse's Last...)
Harry Horse, Bill Wallis, 1999
112 pages
Why to read
- Adventure-filled narrative sparks imagination and curiosity.
- Engages young readers with humorous, relatable characters.
- Encourages critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
- Ideal for improving literacy and family reading time.

Last Gold Diggers, the (Harry Horse's Last...)
Harry Horse, Bill Wallis, 1999
Award winning
24 Hours in Nowhere
Dusti Bowling, 2018
288 pages
Why to read
- Adventure-filled story boosts engagement and imagination.
- Encourages resilience and teamwork among diverse characters.
- Enhances problem-solving skills through intriguing challenges.
- Captures youthful spirit, making reading enjoyable.

24 Hours in Nowhere
Dusti Bowling, 2018
Award winning
Rumpelstiltskin
Rosie Greening, Clare Fennell, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
- Classic fairy tale with a modern twist.
- Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
- Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
- Ideal for parent-child interactive reading time.

Rumpelstiltskin
Rosie Greening, Clare Fennell, 2017
Rumpelstiltskin and the baby: Independent Reading Purple 8
Damian Harvey, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
- Engaging retelling of a classic fairy tale.
- Enhances vocabulary and reading confidence.
- Encourages creative thinking and solution finding.
- Ideal for independent young readers.

Rumpelstiltskin and the baby: Independent Reading Purple 8
Damian Harvey, 2024
Award winning
Spangles McNasty and the Fish of Gold
Steve Webb, 2016
176 pages
Why to read
- Engaging adventure encourages problem-solving skills.
- Vibrant characters inspire creativity and empathy.
- Enhances reading skills through captivating storytelling.
- Supports positive values and friendship dynamics.

Spangles McNasty and the Fish of Gold
Steve Webb, 2016
John Midas and the Radio Touch (Read Alouds)
Patrick Skene Catling, Sue Heap, 1993
96 pages
Why to read
- Captivates with a unique, magical storyline.
- Encourages empathy through relatable protagonist John Midas.
- Stimulates creative problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ideal for interactive, engaging family read-aloud sessions.
