Books like Baggage
Award winning
The Okay Book
Todd Parr, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-acceptance and emotional awareness.
Vibrant, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Simple, powerful messages resonate with preschoolers.
Supports early developmental milestones in understanding emotions.

The Okay Book
Todd Parr, 1999
Award winning
Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems
Heidi Roemer, Hideko Takahashi, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging poems invite children to explore shapes creatively.
Enhances visual and spatial understanding through playful poems.
Stimulates early literacy skills among preschool and early learners.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.

Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems
Heidi Roemer, Hideko Takahashi, 2004
Award winning
Scowl
Steve Smallman, Richard Watson, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases emotional resilience through engaging narrative.
Enhances empathy and understanding of diverse emotions.
Encourages discussions on feelings and reactions.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Scowl
Steve Smallman, Richard Watson, 2014
Award winning
Out and About
Shirley Hughes, 1988
56 pages
Why to read
Engaging stories celebrate everyday adventures.
Illustrations spark imagination and connection.
Encourages exploration and curiosity in kids.
Supports language development and family bonding.

Out and About
Shirley Hughes, 1988
Award winning
Care Bears All for You!
Frances Ann Ladd, Jay Johnson, 2004
16 pages
Why to read
Encourages sharing and caring through engaging narratives.
Strengthens emotional understanding and empathy in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.
Supports early literacy skills with simple, clear text.

Care Bears All for You!
Frances Ann Ladd, Jay Johnson, 2004
The Works 2
Brian Moses, 2002
480 pages
Why to read
Expands vocabulary through varied, engaging content. - Enhances comprehension skills and general knowledge. - Encourages creativity and linguistic curiosity. - Ideal for broadening perspectives in young readers.

The Works 2
Brian Moses, 2002
Award winning
Christmas Poems
Fiona Waters, 2006
96 pages
Why to read
Celebrates festive spirit through charming seasonal poems.
Enhances language skills with rhythmic, rhyming patterns.
Sparks imagination with vivid, picturesque imagery.
Encourages family bonding over holiday readings.

Christmas Poems
Fiona Waters, 2006
Award winning
See You Someday Soon
Pat Zietlow Miller, Suzy Lee, Macmillan Audio, Suzy Lee - illustrator, Katharine Chin, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Captures the beauty of hope and waiting.
Strengthens understanding of time and patience.
Encourages emotional resilience in young readers.
Beautiful illustrations complement heartwarming narrative.
