BALONEY

Written and illustrated by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith

 

Henry Baloney may be from another planet but he's got problems just like you. If he doesn't come up with one very good excuse for being late, his teacher is promising him permanent lifelong detention! This sophisticated picture book is suited to older readers because it has detailed pictures and complex ideas.

Uno's Garden

Written and illustrated by Graeme Base


When Uno arrives in the forest one beautiful day, there are many fascinating and extraordinary animals there to greet him. And one entirely unexceptional Snortlepig. This sophisticated picture book is more suited to older readers because it has tricky words, complex ideas and detailed pictures.

Dr. Seuss SLEEP BOOK

Written by Dr. Seuss




Full of wonderful yawning creatures who spread sleep thoughts at bedtime, this book is  the perfect
remedy for children who don't want to go to sleep.

This sophisticated, picture book is more suited to older readers because it has
-complex ideas
- detailed pictures
- tricky words.

How To Live Forever

Written and illustrated by: Colin Thompson



 The story of the missing book, a child how holds the secret of everlasting life and a library that comes to life at night.This sophisticated picture book is more suited to older readers because it has complex ideas and detailed pictures and it has tricky words.

Stefania's Dancing Slippers

Written and illustrated by Jennifer Beck and Lindy Fisher



Stefania chooses to take her dancing slippers when her family leaves their home. This choice
helps bring her comfort through years of hardship, separation, and a journey of thousands of miles.
This sophisticated picture book is more suited to older readers because it has complex ideas.

The Tin Forest

Written and illustrated by Helen Ward and Wayne Anderson



There was once a wide windswept place full of rubbish ... but where there is a dream, hope can grow. Read about how the junkyard is transformed into a beautiful garden. This sophisticated picture book  is suited for older readers because it has complex ideas, detailed pictures and tricky words.

Free To A Good Home

Written by and Illustrated by Colin Thompson



Most people don't like being different. They want exactly the same things as their neighbour, only bigger and more of them. But no matter how much they have, they always feel there is something missing. The kids from this family found an old lady at the mall and brought her home to stay!
This sophisticated picture book is more suited to older readers as it has complex ideas.