Books like Anancy and Mr. Dry-Bone
Award winning
Koi and the Kola Nuts (Rabbit Ears Set 4)
Brian Gleeson, 1992
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters cultural appreciation and understanding.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy and social awareness.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.

Koi and the Kola Nuts (Rabbit Ears Set 4)
Brian Gleeson, 1992
Award winning
Twinkle, Twinkle, Chocolate Bar: Rhymes for the Very Young
John Foster, 1991
102 pages
Why to read
Fosters early language skills with playful rhymes.
Enhances auditory and rhythmic awareness in toddlers.
Encourages bonding through shared reading moments.
Stimulates imagination with delightful, vivid illustrations.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Chocolate Bar: Rhymes for the Very Young
John Foster, 1991
Award winning
Catalina Magdalena Hoopensteiner Wallendiner Hogan Logan Bogan Was Her Name
Tedd Arnold, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Playful rhyme scheme enhances linguistic and phonetic skills.
Boosts memory through repetitive and rhythmic narrative.
Fosters creativity and humor in storytelling.
Encourages engagement through whimsical illustrations.

Catalina Magdalena Hoopensteiner Wallendiner Hogan Logan Bogan Was Her Name
Tedd Arnold, 2004
Award winning
Curlilocks and the Three Pink Pandas
Yolanda King, Fanny Liem, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with colorful and creative illustrations.
Teaches important lessons about consequences and responsibility.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Supports language development with simple, rhythmic text.

Curlilocks and the Three Pink Pandas
Yolanda King, Fanny Liem, 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
TROUBLESOME TOOTH FAIRY_ THE
Sandi Toksvig, Georgien Overwater, Sandi Toksvig, Georgien Overwater, 2000
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches imaginative thinking.
Engages children with relatable, vivid characters.
Encourages resolution skills through playful scenarios.
Provides delightful, educational interactions for young readers.

TROUBLESOME TOOTH FAIRY_ THE
Sandi Toksvig, Georgien Overwater, Sandi Toksvig, Georgien Overwater, 2000
Award winning
Monster Stories
Parragon, 2001
256 pages
Why to read
Exciting tales spark imagination and curiosity.
Characters demonstrate resilience and problem-solving skills.
Enhances language development and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Monster Stories
Parragon, 2001
Award winning
Hop Little Bunnies
Hughes Laura, Martha Mumford, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging rhythmic text, perfect for developing literacy skills.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages participation with playful, sing-song read-aloud.
Strengthens memory and sequence understanding through repetition.
