Books like Cat & Bug: It's Naptime!
Award winning
Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn
Shannon Hale, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates self-identity and embracing uniqueness.
Encourages creativity and whimsical thinking.
Boosts self-confidence through relatable storytelling.
Warm, vibrant illustrations enhance engagement.

Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn
Shannon Hale, 2022
The Hare-Shaped Hole
John Dougherty, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and resilience.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Stimulates imagination with captivating illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Hare-Shaped Hole
John Dougherty, 2023
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.

The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.

The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
Award winning
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creative thinking and imagination.
Humorous narrative, ideal for enjoyable family reading time.
Teaches important lessons about responsibility and decision-making.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold children’s attention.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
Award winning
The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
106 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with engaging, mysterious storyline.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Encourages family reading and discussion.

The Skull
Jon Klassen, Fairuza Balk, 2023
There's a Bear in Your Book
Tom Fletcher, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive reading fosters engagement and excitement.
Encourages empathy by interacting with the bear character.
Boosts comprehension through playful problem-solving.
Supports verbal skills with repetitive, rhythmic phrases.

There's a Bear in Your Book
Tom Fletcher, 2023
Where's Bearry?
Joe Gatto, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging hide-and-seek adventure enhances observational skills.
Charming, relatable bear character boosts empathy in children.
Interactive storyline promotes critical thinking and problem-solving.
Ideal read-aloud book fosters family bonding and literacy.
