Books like Beyond the Pond
Award winning
Some Bugs
Angela Diterlizzi, Brendan Wenzel, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and enhance visual learning.
Introduces kids to diverse bug species playfully, educationally.
Encourages curiosity about nature and small creatures.
Simple, rhythmic text supports early reading skills.
Some Bugs
Angela Diterlizzi, Brendan Wenzel, 2014
Award winning
El Chupacabras
Adam Rubin, Crash McCreery, Listening Library, 2018
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with whimsical folklore narrative.
Strengthens Spanish language skills and cultural appreciation.
Encourages creativity through mythical storytelling.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.
El Chupacabras
Adam Rubin, Crash McCreery, Listening Library, 2018
Award winning
The New Bear at School
Carrie Weston, Tim Warnes, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches inclusivity and acceptance through engaging story.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports social skills development in early childhood.
Colorful illustrations captivate and hold children's attention.
The New Bear at School
Carrie Weston, Tim Warnes, 2007
Here Is Hare
Laura Shallcrass, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid artwork stimulates visual perception and imagination.
Narrative encourages empathy and understanding of others.
Simple text ideal for beginner readers’ language development.
Interactive plot promotes family bonding during reading time.
Here Is Hare
Laura Shallcrass, 2023
Award winning
Truman
Jean Reidy, Lucy Ruth Cummins, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of bravery and loyalty.
Enhances empathy and understanding of relationships.
Stimulates imagination through Truman’s eyes.
Supports emotional development and resilience.
Truman
Jean Reidy, Lucy Ruth Cummins, 2019
Award winning
Rudy and the Owl
Dolores Frazer, Jim Lagasse, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters creativity and imagination.
Characters embody resilience and adaptability, ideal for kids.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving themes.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Rudy and the Owl
Dolores Frazer, Jim Lagasse, 2023
Award winning
But Who Will Bell the Cats?
Cynthia Von Buhler, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and innovative thinking in children.
Characters teach resilience and persistence through challenges.
Engaging storyline keeps young readers captivated.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
But Who Will Bell the Cats?
Cynthia Von Buhler, 2009
Award winning
The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot
Margaret Mcnamara, Mark Fearing, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Blends classic fairy tale structure with space adventure.
Encourages resilience and strategic thinking in young readers.
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
