Books like Circles
Award winning
Who?
Mary Elizabeth Salzmann, 2000
24 pages
Why to read
Boosts vocabulary through fun, engaging animal characters.
Encourages curiosity and inquiry through repetitive questioning.
Supports cognitive development with age-appropriate content.
Fosters parent-child bonding during shared reading time.

Who?
Mary Elizabeth Salzmann, 2000
Can you slide like a Penguin?: (Copy Cats)
Mary Elizabeth Salzmann, Child's Play International, Cocoretto, 2024
12 pages
Why to read
Interactive book encourages physical imitation and movement.
Fosters early understanding of animal behavior and habitats.
Colorful illustrations captivate and maintain young readers’ attention.
Strengthens listening skills and follows simple directions.

Can you slide like a Penguin?: (Copy Cats)
Mary Elizabeth Salzmann, Child's Play International, Cocoretto, 2024
Award winning
He's Got the Whole World in His Hand
Traditional, Ideals, Ela Jarzabek, 2013
16 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young minds.
Encourages exploration of diversity and global awareness.
Fosters appreciation for music and cultural heritage.
Supports language development and early reading skills.

He's Got the Whole World in His Hand
Traditional, Ideals, Ela Jarzabek, 2013
Step by Step: A Primer
Susie C Peabody, Teora USA, 2016
112 pages
Why to read
Encourages early literacy and language development.
Builds basic counting and color recognition skills.
Interactive illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports cognitive growth through step-by-step progression.

Step by Step: A Primer
Susie C Peabody, Teora USA, 2016
Award winning
A Hero Like Me
Angela Joy, Jen Reid, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Showcases diverse heroes, broadening children's worldviews.
Encourages self-confidence and bravery in young readers.
Supports development of empathy through character interactions.
Engaging narrative that holds children's attention.

A Hero Like Me
Angela Joy, Jen Reid, 2023
Arkansas
Marylou Morano Kjelle, 2003
48 pages
Why to read
Explores Arkansas’s rich history and diverse geography.
Enhances knowledge of U.S. state cultures and landmarks.
Supports geographical literacy and learning in young readers.
Encourages exploration and curiosity about different states.

Arkansas
Marylou Morano Kjelle, 2003
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Beth Shoshan, Shelagh Mcnicholas, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Captures daily routines with fun, relatable scenarios.
Encourages time management skills in young readers.
Supports early developmental milestones through engaging stories.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

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Beth Shoshan, Shelagh Mcnicholas, 2004
Bethlehem Town
Patricia A. Hoffman, Nancy Munger, 2003
16 pages
Why to read
Vividly illustrates historical Bethlehem and its culture.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Supports early historical knowledge and curiosity.
Ideal for family reading and discussion times.
