Brave new girl
Catherine Johnson
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A lively story about a girl whose good intentions and creative plans repeatedly misfire, then turn towards friendship, family, performance and the possibility of being recognised for who she is.
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Catherine Johnson
A lively story about a girl whose good intentions and creative plans repeatedly misfire, then turn towards friendship, family, performance and the possibility of being recognised for who she is.
Hope Larson
This is a friendship-and-identity story in which a disrupted routine opens space for music, independence and new connections. Its interest lies less in high-stakes danger than in ordinary emotional change and finding a direction.
Yuval Zommer
A practical, playful invitation to turn found and recycled materials into animals, insects and habitats, while noticing details of the natural world. Its strongest offer is creative freedom: children are encouraged to experiment, display their work and value connection over perfect results.
Will Mabbitt
Choose this for a playful shared reading in which repetition, counting and imagined worm adventures matter more than a detailed plot. Its central invitation is to enjoy making something from deliberately simple drawings.
Alex Latimer
Expect direct participation, visual jokes and repeated surprises as the book tries to make readers picture tigers. Its creative arc moves from deliberately poor drawings towards a more accomplished final image.
Lauren Karcz
A dreamy, emotionally focused story about artistic identity, truth and difficult choices. Its imaginative premise gives Mercedes room to create, while personal uncertainty keeps the conflict grounded in relationships and loss.
Ellen Schreiber
A coming-of-confidence story about a shy student discovering that comedy can give her a public voice, while success and romance pull her towards competing priorities.