Books like Box Turtles
Award winning
I Explore the Zoo
Emma Dods, Kate Daubney, 2014
10 pages
Why to read
Explores animal diversity in an engaging, easy-to-follow narrative.
Encourages curiosity and learning about wildlife conservation.
Supports early literacy and vocabulary development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
I Explore the Zoo
Emma Dods, Kate Daubney, 2014
Award winning
Barney: Hello Day!
Quinlan B. Lee, Darren McKee, 2004
6 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Introduces daily routines through Barney's friendly adventures.
Encourages language development and early literacy skills.
Ideal for parental interactive reading sessions.
Barney: Hello Day!
Quinlan B. Lee, Darren McKee, 2004
Award winning
Crickets
Emily Green, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers through curious, adventurous crickets.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable stories.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Perfect for shared reading and family bonding.
Crickets
Emily Green, 2006
Award winning
Cat and Bear
Carol Greene, Anne Mortimer, Anne Greene, Carol, Mortimer, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship between diverse characters.
Enhances children's understanding of empathy and cooperation.
Simple language tailored for early readers' comprehension.
Encourages interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Cat and Bear
Carol Greene, Anne Mortimer, Anne Greene, Carol, Mortimer, 2000
Award winning
At the Zoo-oo-oo
Stacy Gabel, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Teaches animal names and sounds through playful rhyme.
Encourages curiosity about wildlife and nature conservation.
Offers interactive read-aloud experience for parents and children.
At the Zoo-oo-oo
Stacy Gabel, 2023
Award winning
Pedro the Puerto Rican Parrot (1) (Together We Can Change the World)
Beverly Jatwani, Sunita Chawdhary, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and teamwork.
Enhances empathy and social awareness.
Encourages environmental conservation and responsibility.
Engaging and uplifting narrative.
Pedro the Puerto Rican Parrot (1) (Together We Can Change the World)
Beverly Jatwani, Sunita Chawdhary, 2021
Award winning
What I Like Most
Mary Murphy, Zhu Cheng-Liang, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly illustrated, captures children's attention and imagination.
Encourages appreciation of life’s simple, ever-changing joys.
Supports language development and early literacy skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
What I Like Most
Mary Murphy, Zhu Cheng-Liang, 2020
Zakkary Kay & the King of the Asparagus
Jennifer Vivekanand, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of adventure and vegetable kingdom.
Encourages healthy eating through engaging storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills and expands vocabulary.
Supports cognitive development and imaginative play.
