Books like Bad Kitty: Wash Your Paws & Gets a Shot
Award winning
A Bad Kitty Christmas
Nick Bruel, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating Christmas adventure with humorous twists.
Encourages empathy and understanding of family values.
Enhances reading skills through engaging storytelling.
Vivid illustrations complement the festive spirit.

A Bad Kitty Christmas
Nick Bruel, 2011
Award winning
The Mouse Family Robinson
Nick Bruel, Dick King-Smith, 2007
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of a resourceful mouse family.
Boosts children's problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
Vivid characters that mirror real family dynamics.
Supports social and emotional child development.

The Mouse Family Robinson
Nick Bruel, Dick King-Smith, 2007
Award winning
Hairy Hezekiah
Dick King-Smith, Nick Bruel, Andrew Sachs, 2005
96 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of independence and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging challenges.
Fun, educational read that boosts literacy.

Hairy Hezekiah
Dick King-Smith, Nick Bruel, Andrew Sachs, 2005
Award winning
Time to See the Doctor
Heather Maisner~kristina Stephenson, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Reduces anxiety around doctor visits through storytelling.
Enhances understanding of health and body awareness.
Supports early development of empathy and caring.
Encourages parent-child bonding over shared reading.

Time to See the Doctor
Heather Maisner~kristina Stephenson, 2004
Award winning
Get Down Bad Cat: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Margot Debot, 2022
26 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with interactive, dynamic storytelling.
Enhances phonemic awareness through relatable cat characters.
Encourages early literacy with fun, decodable text.
Supports developmental milestones in reading progression.

Get Down Bad Cat: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Margot Debot, 2022
Award winning
Along Came Greedy Cat
Joy Cowley, Robyn Belton, 1983
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating narrative encourages early literacy skills.
Fosters empathy and moral understanding in children.
Interactive story elements enhance reader engagement.
Vibrant illustrations stimulate visual learning.

Along Came Greedy Cat
Joy Cowley, Robyn Belton, 1983
Award winning
Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk (Green Light Readers)
Dav Pilkey, 1997
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging friendship story about Big Dog and Little Dog.
Enhances early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Colorful illustrations captivate and maintain child's attention.
Encourages exploration and curiosity during a walk.

Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk (Green Light Readers)
Dav Pilkey, 1997
Poodles
Lynn M. Stone, 2002
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative on poodle breeds and characteristics.
Boosts knowledge on animal care and empathy.
Supports vocabulary expansion and reading skills.
Ideal for shared reading with family.
