Books like Collies
A Dog Can Make A Difference
Randy Schaffer, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Highlights the value of companionship and empathy.
Encourages understanding of responsibility and care.
Supports developmental growth through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

A Dog Can Make A Difference
Randy Schaffer, 2023
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
Potbellied Pigs
Kristin Petrie, 2012
24 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with fun, lively storytelling.
Introduces caring for animals, teaching responsibility.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Enhances empathy through character relationships.

Potbellied Pigs
Kristin Petrie, 2012
Award winning
My Second Picture Dictionary
Jenkins William A. Schiller, rew Greet W. Cabell, Jenkins William A. Schiller Andrew Greet W. Cabell, William Atwell Jenkins, 1975
384 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary through vivid illustrations and definitions.
Supports language development and reading comprehension skills.
Encourages curiosity and exploration of new concepts.
Ideal for shared reading sessions, boosting bonding.

My Second Picture Dictionary
Jenkins William A. Schiller, rew Greet W. Cabell, Jenkins William A. Schiller Andrew Greet W. Cabell, William Atwell Jenkins, 1975
Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
24 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages empathy through diverse animal character interactions.
Supports language development with engaging narrative structure.
Ideal for bedtime reading, fostering comfort and bonding.

Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
My Pet Zoo (A Predictable Word Book)
Janie Spaht Gill, Bob Reese, 1998
21 pages
Why to read
Boosts vocabulary through predictable, repetitive text patterns.
Fosters early reading confidence and skills.
Encourages interaction with fun, vivid animal illustrations.
Strengthens memory and sequence understanding.

My Pet Zoo (A Predictable Word Book)
Janie Spaht Gill, Bob Reese, 1998
Award winning
Countdown 'til Daddy Comes Home
Kristin Ayyar, 2013
36 pages
Why to read
Reinforces bonding during parental absence.
Encourages countdown and time understanding.
Supports emotional resilience in children.
Heartwarming, reassuring narrative.

Countdown 'til Daddy Comes Home
Kristin Ayyar, 2013
Award winning
First Dictionary
Make Believe Ideas Ltd., Dawn Machell, 2017
96 pages
Why to read
Introduces early vocabulary in fun, engaging ways.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Supports language development and cognitive skills.
Ideal first step to literacy and lifelong learning.
