Books like Don't Wake Up the Bear!
Award winning
Halloween Night
Marjorie Dennis Murray, Brandon Dorman, 2008
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating Halloween tale sparks children’s imagination.
Engaging rhymes enhance language skills and phonemic awareness.
Colorful illustrations stimulate visual processing and attention.
Encourages creativity and festive participation in Halloween traditions.

Halloween Night
Marjorie Dennis Murray, Brandon Dorman, 2008
Award winning
I See You, Sad Bear
Vern Kousky, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional recognition and empathy development.
Engaging story encourages connection with characters.
Supports young readers in expressing feelings.
Ideal for family bonding during storytime.

I See You, Sad Bear
Vern Kousky, 2023
Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
Jamie Smart, 2022
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters curiosity and engagement. - Encourages teamwork and friendship values. - Stimulates creativity through quirky, inventive scenarios. - Perfect for enhancing young readers' cognitive skills.

Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
Jamie Smart, 2022
Monkey Tricks
Camilla Ashforth, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Characters teach valuable lessons on friendship and cooperation.
Simple, clear language suitable for young readers.
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate and maintain interest.

Monkey Tricks
Camilla Ashforth, 1993
Award winning
Sitting on the Farm
Bob King, HB, Bill Slavin, 1991
1 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with delightful, farm-based storytelling.
Enhances language skills through repetitive, rhythmic text.
Fosters empathy and friendship through animal interactions.
Encourages curiosity and learning about farm life.

Sitting on the Farm
Bob King, HB, Bill Slavin, 1991
Award winning
Little Polar Bear (1)
Hans De Beer, 1987
58 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure in a captivating arctic setting.
Enhances empathy through diverse animal character interactions.
Encourages curiosity about different climates and geographies.
Supports emotional and social development.

Little Polar Bear (1)
Hans De Beer, 1987
Award winning
The New Bear at School
Carrie Weston, Tim Warnes, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches inclusivity and acceptance through engaging story.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports social skills development in early childhood.
Colorful illustrations captivate and hold children's attention.

The New Bear at School
Carrie Weston, Tim Warnes, 2007
Award winning
Touch the Sky, My Little Bear
David Bedford, Jane Chapman, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters emotional growth through imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills for young readers.
Supports parent-child bonding through shared reading moments.
Encourages exploration and curiosity about the natural world.
