Books like Buddy and Bea
Award winning
Reading Planet - The Storm - Yellow: Comet Street Kids
Adam Guillain, 2017
16 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story sparks imagination.
Characters teach resilience and teamwork.
Helps develop early reading skills.
Encourages parent-child bonding through reading.

Reading Planet - The Storm - Yellow: Comet Street Kids
Adam Guillain, 2017
Award winning
Behr and Gary The Great: A True Underdog Story
Irvin Coston, D G, 2023
55 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of resilience and friendship.
Enhances empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports emotional and social development.
Encourages overcoming challenges through teamwork.

Behr and Gary The Great: A True Underdog Story
Irvin Coston, D G, 2023
Sylvester & Arnold
David Bedford, Tom Jellett, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Promotes teamwork and friendship values.
Encourages understanding diverse personalities.
Engaging narrative boosts children’s reading interest.
Appeals to young readers’ sense of adventure.

Sylvester & Arnold
David Bedford, Tom Jellett, 2013
Award winning
Firefly Friend (Rookie Readers)
Kimberly Wagner Klier, Kimberly Klier, Michael Garland, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of friendship and discovery.
Boosts empathy and social skills in young readers.
Encourages curiosity and love for nature.
Engaging for early readers with simple text.

Firefly Friend (Rookie Readers)
Kimberly Wagner Klier, Kimberly Klier, Michael Garland, 2004
Award winning
The Friendly Scorpion (WE CAN DO! Stories for Brave Little Kids (Separated Books))
Daniel Gershkovitz, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Promotes bravery and perseverance in young readers.
Inspires teamwork and friendship through engaging narratives.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Friendly Scorpion (WE CAN DO! Stories for Brave Little Kids (Separated Books))
Daniel Gershkovitz, 2020
Best Ted and Ben
Mandy Sargent, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures of two lovable bears, Ted and Ben.
Enhances empathy through engaging relational dynamics.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering family bonds.

Best Ted and Ben
Mandy Sargent, 2012
Award winning
Mandy's Problem
Eric Schmidl, 2021
18 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages creative thinking and resourcefulness.
Characters model positive friendships and teamwork.
Enhances language skills and vocabulary through engaging narrative.
Supports emotional and social development in young readers.

Mandy's Problem
Eric Schmidl, 2021
Award winning
Lars Saves the Day
Gail Donovan, Hans De Beer, John Huxtable, 2002
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages problem-solving skills.
Features relatable, courageous character Lars.
Fosters empathy and teamwork among young readers.
Educational yet entertaining, perfect for family reading.
