Books like Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Award winning
Bear and Friends: Fox Wants a Pet (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Jody Jensen Shaffer, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages early reading skills.
Teaches empathy and friendship through relatable characters.
Enhances problem-solving with fun puzzles.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

Bear and Friends: Fox Wants a Pet (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Jody Jensen Shaffer, 2021
Award winning
Fox And Bear: An Unlikely Pair
Jayden Tobasky, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship with engaging, warm storylines.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Strengthens reading skills with simple, impactful language.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonds.

Fox And Bear: An Unlikely Pair
Jayden Tobasky, 2023
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.

The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.

The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
What Jesus Did: Adventures through the Bible with Caravan Bear and friends
Avril Rowlands, 2021
Why to read
Encourages spiritual growth and understanding of the Bible
Helps develop moral values like kindness and compassion
Provides historical context to New Testament events
Engages young readers through relatable animal characters

What Jesus Did: Adventures through the Bible with Caravan Bear and friends
Avril Rowlands, 2021
Award winning
The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creativity and exploration.
Characters teach valuable lessons in teamwork and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, 2023
Award winning
Pip and Squeak Visit the Stars
Luciana Piro, Tony Piro, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Explores space adventure, sparking curiosity and imagination.
Characters model teamwork, friendship, and perseverance.
Enhances knowledge about astronomy through a fun narrative.
Encourages shared reading, enriching family bonding time.

Pip and Squeak Visit the Stars
Luciana Piro, Tony Piro, 2023
My Name Is Bear
Nancy Inteli, unknown author, 2000
10 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story with endearing animal characters.
Teaches valuable life lessons through Bear's experiences.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
