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Award winning
Lena and Luco: A Tail of Friendship
Michelle Blackwood, 2023
27 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the power of friendship and collaboration.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Vibrantly illustrated, capturing children's attention and imagination.
Supports early literacy skills and vocabulary development.

Lena and Luco: A Tail of Friendship
Michelle Blackwood, 2023
Award winning
Benji Bear's Busy Day: A Telling the Time Book
Tor Freeman, 2013
18 pages
Why to read
Teaches time-telling in a fun, engaging way.
Benji Bear's adventures boost understanding of daily routines.
Colorful illustrations captivate and hold children's attention.
Supports early development of time management skills.

Benji Bear's Busy Day: A Telling the Time Book
Tor Freeman, 2013
Bill Bird's New Boots (Green Bananas)
Vivian French, Alison Bartlett, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate young readers' attention.
Encourages creativity and resilience through storytelling.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Bill Bird's New Boots (Green Bananas)
Vivian French, Alison Bartlett, 2004
Award winning
The Perfect Tail: A Fred and Lulu Story
Mie Araki, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of Fred and Lulu's creative journey.
Encourages collaboration and friendship values.
Stimulates children's creativity and imagination.
Supports early developmental reading skills.

The Perfect Tail: A Fred and Lulu Story
Mie Araki, 2004
Sleepy Sammy (Animal Crackers)
Rose Impey, 1994
56 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline fosters imaginative thinking.
Relatable animal characters enhance emotional connection.
Encourages restful bedtime routines through narrative.
Supports language development and literacy skills.

Sleepy Sammy (Animal Crackers)
Rose Impey, 1994
Award winning
Pigs Can Fly!: The Adventures of Harriet Pig and Friends
Debbi Chocolate, Deborah M. Newton Chocolate, Leslie Tryon, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, adventurous storyline enhances creativity.
Harriet Pig inspires resilience and courage.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Encourages teamwork and empathy among peers.

Pigs Can Fly!: The Adventures of Harriet Pig and Friends
Debbi Chocolate, Deborah M. Newton Chocolate, Leslie Tryon, 2004
Award winning
Timmy Gets Ready
Zach Jorgensen, Rebecca Rubin Seligson, 2023
29 pages
Why to read
Highlights importance of daily routines through engaging story.
Enhances cognitive skills with problem-solving scenarios.
Fosters independence and confidence in young readers.
Colorful illustrations captivate and hold attention.

Timmy Gets Ready
Zach Jorgensen, Rebecca Rubin Seligson, 2023
Dexter and Whiskers: Two Books in One
Uylanda Dennis, 2023
83 pages
Why to read
Dual adventure tales enhance engagement and imagination. - Addresses themes of friendship and teamwork. - Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy. - Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
