Families who loved Welcome to the Great Scarrier Reef by Margaret Green often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with a hidden fear or feels like their personal 'flaws' make them stand out in the wrong way. While it features the popular Monster High characters, the heart of the story is about Lagoona Blue confronting a deep-seated anxiety to save her friends. It is an ideal bridge for children who are fans of the franchise but need a gentle nudge toward emotional resilience. The story follows Lagoona and her friends as they are transported to the Great Scarrier Reef, where she must face the very things that intimidate her most. With themes of loyalty, self-confidence, and teamwork, this 24-page adventure is perfect for early elementary readers. It provides a safe, fantastical space to discuss how everyone, even 'cool' monsters, feels nervous sometimes. Parents will appreciate the way it normalizes anxiety and celebrates the diversity of the characters' appearances and backgrounds.
