Books like Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, Khoa Le, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
- Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
- Encourages respect for oneself and others.
- Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
- Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.

Say My Name
Joanna Ho, Khoa Le, 2023
Fox
Louise Spilsbury, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
- Highlights resilience and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
- Encourages empathy through diverse character experiences.
- Supports language development with rich, engaging text.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Fox
Louise Spilsbury, 2003
Award winning
Superbat
Matt Carr, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
- Engaging and adventurous superhero story.
- Emphasizes bravery and self-discovery.
- Encourages creativity and individuality.
- Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.

Superbat
Matt Carr, 2017
Award winning
Billy Bonkers
Nick Sharratt, Andreae Giles, Giles, Reae, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
- Vibrant, imaginative adventures stimulate mental growth.
- Characters exhibit resilience and problem-solving skills.
- Encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
- Engaging narrative promotes prolonged focus and enjoyment.

Billy Bonkers
Nick Sharratt, Andreae Giles, Giles, Reae, 2005
Spaceboy in the Solar System (Adventures of Spaceboy)
Andrea Beaghton, 2004
86 pages
Why to read
- Journey through space emphasizes science and exploration.
- Encourages curiosity and learning about the solar system.
- Supports development of problem-solving skills.
- Engaging narrative for interactive family reading.

Spaceboy in the Solar System (Adventures of Spaceboy)
Andrea Beaghton, 2004
The Ghost Box
Catherine Fisher, Julie Murray, 2011
67 pages
Why to read
- Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
- Rich, imaginative setting spurs creativity.
- Relatable protagonist fosters empathy and understanding.
- Encourages curiosity and continuous learning.

The Ghost Box
Catherine Fisher, Julie Murray, 2011
Award winning
The Rescue Princesses Series
Paula Harrison, 2018
128 pages
Why to read
- Adventure series with empowering princess role models.
- Encourages teamwork, bravery, and compassion.
- Engaging narrative that supports reading development.
- Ideal for promoting gender equality and self-esteem.

The Rescue Princesses Series
Paula Harrison, 2018
Award winning
The Neighbors
Einat Tsarfati, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
- Explores curiosity and imagination through vibrant illustrations.
- Encourages empathy by understanding diverse neighbor characters.
- Enhances deductive reasoning and creativity in storytelling.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
