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Hedgehog's Balloon: A Percy the Park Keeper Story
Nick Butterworth, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Charming tale of friendship and resilience.
Encourages empathy and creativity in young readers.
Beautiful illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions.

Hedgehog's Balloon: A Percy the Park Keeper Story
Nick Butterworth, 2024
Award winning
Duck Buddies: The Secret Clubhouse
Laura Laptop, LaptopLaura, Friska Maulani, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, whimsical narrative.
Encourages teamwork with relatable, cooperative characters.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Strengthens bonding during shared reading times.

Duck Buddies: The Secret Clubhouse
Laura Laptop, LaptopLaura, Friska Maulani, 2023
Sid and the Bug
Paul George, 2022
16 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters curiosity and imagination.
Teaches problem-solving through playful narrative.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Sid and the Bug
Paul George, 2022
Award winning
Meet Fiona the Hippo: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
Zondervan, Richard Cowdrey, Donald Wu, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging level 1 reading for early literacy development.
Introduces problem-solving through Fiona the Hippo's adventures.
Inspires empathy and understanding in young readers.
Celebrates curiosity and learning in a fun narrative.

Meet Fiona the Hippo: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
Zondervan, Richard Cowdrey, Donald Wu, 2021
Award winning
Follow the Swallow
Julia Donaldson, Pam Smy, Martin Ursell, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of friendship and cooperation.
Stimulates young imaginations with vibrant storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about nature and animals.
Supports early literacy skills through engaging narrative.

Follow the Swallow
Julia Donaldson, Pam Smy, Martin Ursell, 2001
Award winning
Trip to the Pumpkin Farm: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #11)
Rebecca Elliott, 2019
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations enhance visual learning.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Fosters emotional development and empathy.
Encourages exploration and learning about nature.

Trip to the Pumpkin Farm: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #11)
Rebecca Elliott, 2019
The Ugly Five
Julia Donaldson, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling by renowned author Julia Donaldson.
Celebrates uniqueness and self-acceptance.
Encourages empathy and inclusivity.
Vibrant illustrations enhance comprehension and engagement.

The Ugly Five
Julia Donaldson, 2017
Award winning
Buzz, Buzz, Buzz! Went Bumble-bee (Giggle Club)
Colin West, 1996
17 pages
Why to read
Lively, rhythmic text boosts phonemic awareness.
Bright illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages early literacy skills through playful repetition.
Promotes interactive reading between parents and children.
