Books like Bears Don't Cry!
Too Tired
Ann Turnbull, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses common children's issue: managing feelings of tiredness.
Encourages healthy sleep habits through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness in kids.
Illustrations complement text, enhancing understanding and retention.

Too Tired
Ann Turnbull, 1994
Award winning
The Misadventures of Frederick
Ben Manley, Emma Chichester Clark, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with adventurous, whimsical storytelling.
Encourages resilience and creativity in young readers.
Enhances problem-solving through engaging narrative.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading moments.

The Misadventures of Frederick
Ben Manley, Emma Chichester Clark, 2020
I Love You, Blue Kangaroo!: 25th Anniversary Edition
Emma Chichester Clark, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates love and friendship in child-friendly storytelling.
Illustrates emotional processing and resilience.
Enhances empathy through relatable character dynamics.
Perfect for bedtime reading and family bonding.

I Love You, Blue Kangaroo!: 25th Anniversary Edition
Emma Chichester Clark, 1998
Melrose and Croc Find a Smile: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Emma Chichester Clark, Emilia Fox, 2006
1 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages emotional understanding.
Features charming, identifiable characters for young readers.
Highlights friendship values and empathy development.
Supports emerging literacy and language skills.

Melrose and Croc Find a Smile: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Emma Chichester Clark, Emilia Fox, 2006
My First Ballet Stories
Adèle Geras, Emma Chichester-Clark Adele Geras, Emma Chichester Clark, 2006
117 pages
Why to read
Introduces ballet world through enchanting, narrative-driven ballet stories.
Fosters imagination and artistic appreciation in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension with engaging storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

My First Ballet Stories
Adèle Geras, Emma Chichester-Clark Adele Geras, Emma Chichester Clark, 2006
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Award winning
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Fuses Halloween excitement with enchanting aquatic adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with playful, thematic words.
Encourages creativity with unique narwhal-led storyline.
Ideal for bonding over seasonal storytelling.

A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
Award winning
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and creativity.
Characters display resilience and teamwork values.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
