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Award winning
Petey and Quackers
David Newell, 2021
20 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of friendship and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills in young readers.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Petey and Quackers
David Newell, 2021
Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
24 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages empathy through diverse animal character interactions.
Supports language development with engaging narrative structure.
Ideal for bedtime reading, fostering comfort and bonding.

Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
Award winning
Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Cultivates active listening and empathy in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Encourages meaningful conversations between parents and children.

Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum, 2023
Award winning
The Other Bears
Michael Thompson, unknown author, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports emotional and social development.

The Other Bears
Michael Thompson, unknown author, 2013
Award winning
Edgar the Worm
Victoria Heppler, 2016
24 pages
Why to read
Edgar’s adventures boost curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Engaging narrative fosters early literacy and empathy.
Illustrations enhance understanding and visual learning.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.

Edgar the Worm
Victoria Heppler, 2016
Award winning
Waiting Alligators (Pull Ahead Books)
Lerner Publishing Group, William Munoz, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging visual storytelling by William Munoz.
Teaches patience through fun, relatable scenarios.
Supports early developmental milestones.
Encourages interactive learning and curiosity.

Waiting Alligators (Pull Ahead Books)
Lerner Publishing Group, William Munoz, 1998
Award winning
Footprints in the Snow
Cynthia Benjamin, Jacqueline Rogers, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating winter adventure sparks children’s imagination.
Encourages exploration and curiosity about nature.
Supports understanding of animal behaviors and habitats.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Footprints in the Snow
Cynthia Benjamin, Jacqueline Rogers, 1994
The Hungry Mice
Andy Langley, John Collins Andrew Langley, 1992
10 pages
Why to read
Engaging, lively tale sparks curiosity and imagination.
Illustrates teamwork and resourcefulness through relatable mice characters.
Bolsters problem-solving skills with captivating challenges.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
