Books like Daisy
Award winning
Toad
Ruth Brown, 1999
26 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters imagination and emotional growth.
Illustrations captivate and enhance visual recognition skills.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
Supports language skills with rich, descriptive vocabulary.

Toad
Ruth Brown, 1999
Award winning
McGillycuddy Could!
Pamela Duncan Edwards, Sue Porter, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights perseverance and resilience through engaging narrative.
Encourages creative thinking and self-efficacy in young readers.
Colorful illustrations enhance comprehension and enjoyment.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading sessions.

McGillycuddy Could!
Pamela Duncan Edwards, Sue Porter, 2005
Award winning
In the Meadow of Fantasies
Hadi Mohammadi, Nooshin Safakhoo, 2017
42 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination with vibrant, fantastical storytelling.
Characters embody resilience and empathy, enhancing emotional development.
Strengthens language skills through vivid narrative and dialogue.
Encourages bonding through shared parent-child reading time.

In the Meadow of Fantasies
Hadi Mohammadi, Nooshin Safakhoo, 2017
Award winning
Pigs in Pajamas
Maggie Smith, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Simple, rhythmic text aids in language acquisition.
Introduces basic counting and pattern recognition skills.
Encourages a bedtime routine with fun, relatable scenarios.

Pigs in Pajamas
Maggie Smith, 2012
A Lovely Day for Amelia Goose
Yu Rong, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures ensure engaging, delightful read.
Encourages empathy, character identification for young readers.
Supports developmental milestones in early literacy skills.
Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

A Lovely Day for Amelia Goose
Yu Rong, 2004
Hubert and the Apple Tree (A Michael Neugebauer Book)
Bruno Hächler, Teora USA, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Explores themes of persistence and problem-solving.
Encourages outdoor exploration and appreciation of nature.
Supports language development and narrative skills.

Hubert and the Apple Tree (A Michael Neugebauer Book)
Bruno Hächler, Teora USA, 2008
Award winning
Roo's Fine Flapping Day: At Flaky Acres Feather Farm (Auralee Arkinsly Picture Books for Early Readers Book 2)
Auralee Arkinsly, Kathy Joy, Yolanda Van Heerden, 2022
44 pages
Why to read
Engaging story set at Flaky Acres Feather Farm.
Teaches problem-solving through relatable characters.
Encourages imaginative thinking and exploration.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.

Roo's Fine Flapping Day: At Flaky Acres Feather Farm (Auralee Arkinsly Picture Books for Early Readers Book 2)
Auralee Arkinsly, Kathy Joy, Yolanda Van Heerden, 2022
Award winning
Tumbleweed Stew/Sopa de matojos (Green Light Readers Level 2) (Spanish and English Edition)
Susan Stevens Crummel, Janet Stevens, F. Isabel Campoy, 2009
36 pages
Why to read
Bilingual narrative enhances language development.
Engaging animal characters spark imagination.
Encourages understanding of diverse cultures.
Supports early reading skills in two languages.
