Books like Elephant Rescue: True-Life Stories (Born Free...Books)
Award winning
The Ever-Living Tree: The Life and Times of a Coast Redwood
Linda Vieira, Christopher Canyon, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
Explores the life cycle of the coast redwood.
Illustrates environmental changes over centuries.
Encourages appreciation for nature and conservation.
Supports understanding of ecological and historical concepts.

The Ever-Living Tree: The Life and Times of a Coast Redwood
Linda Vieira, Christopher Canyon, 1994
Award winning
Lost in the Storm
Carol Carrick, Donald Carrick, Paddy Bouma, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale, captivating young readers' imaginations.
Highlights resilience, courage in face of challenges.
Enhances emotional development through relatable storytelling.
Ideal for parent-child bonding during reading time.

Lost in the Storm
Carol Carrick, Donald Carrick, Paddy Bouma, 1995
Award winning
Excuse Me! A Book All About Manners
Nancy Johnston, Cathy Drinkwater Better, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches essential manners through engaging stories.
Encourages polite behavior and social skills development.
Colorful illustrations capture children's attention.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Excuse Me! A Book All About Manners
Nancy Johnston, Cathy Drinkwater Better, 2001
Award winning
Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle
Deborah Lee Rose, Jane Veltkamp, 2017
48 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of resilience and technological innovation.
Highlights wildlife conservation and human empathy.
Engages children in science and engineering concepts.
Encourages problem-solving and creativity in young readers.

Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle
Deborah Lee Rose, Jane Veltkamp, 2017
Award winning
The Little Bear Book
Anthony Browne, 1988
24 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with creative, captivating illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through narrative.
Supports emotional development with relatable bear character.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

The Little Bear Book
Anthony Browne, 1988
Award winning
Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Jacqueline Kelly, Teagan White, Jennifer L. Meyer, 2016
106 pages
Why to read
Engaging historical setting sparks curiosity.
Encourages scientific exploration and discovery.
Highlights resilience and resourcefulness.
Supports growth in literacy and comprehension.

Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Jacqueline Kelly, Teagan White, Jennifer L. Meyer, 2016
Award winning
Our Rights: How kids are changing the world (Kids Making a Difference 2013, 2)
Janet Wilson, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires civic engagement and social responsibility.
Highlights real stories of children's impactful activism.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports development of critical thinking and literacy skills.

Our Rights: How kids are changing the world (Kids Making a Difference 2013, 2)
Janet Wilson, 2013
Award winning
Dealing with Feelings: Self-Regulation Skills for Kids
Natalia Maguire, Anastasia Zababashkina, 2022
154
Why to read
Enhances emotional intelligence and self-regulation in children.
Engaging storytelling that captivates young minds.
Offers practical tools for managing emotions.
Supports early developmental milestones.
