Books like Elmo: The Zebra From Africa
Award winning
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through magical realism.
Builds empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Stimulates language development and imagination.
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
Tiny Owl's Scary Day
Petr Horáček, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses overcoming fears with engaging storytelling.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages emotional development and resilience in kids.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Tiny Owl's Scary Day
Petr Horáček, 2025
Award winning
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!
Mo Willems, 2019
320 pages
Why to read
Fosters emotional intelligence and friendship values.
Encourages early reading skills through simple text.
Interactive dialogues enhance engagement and comprehension.
Light-hearted humor supports cognitive development.
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!
Mo Willems, 2019
Award winning
If Only I Had a Pet Elephant
J.P Anthony Williams, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Enhances empathy with engaging, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in playful scenarios.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
If Only I Had a Pet Elephant
J.P Anthony Williams, 2023
Award winning
Bear and Friends: Fox Wants a Pet (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Jody Jensen Shaffer, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages early reading skills.
Teaches empathy and friendship through relatable characters.
Enhances problem-solving with fun puzzles.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.
Bear and Friends: Fox Wants a Pet (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Jody Jensen Shaffer, 2021
Award winning
Ursula Bear (Gazelle Books)
Sheila Lavelle, 1994
96 pages
Why to read
Adventures of Ursula Bear captivate and ignite child's imagination. - Characters demonstrate resilience and problem-solving. - Enhances vocabulary and understanding through engaging storytelling. - Ideal for quality parent-child reading time.
Ursula Bear (Gazelle Books)
Sheila Lavelle, 1994
Award winning
Dreaming the Bear
Mimi Thebo, 2017
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging story enhances empathy and emotional understanding.
Encourages connection with nature and wildlife appreciation.
Promotes resilience and persistence through challenging situations.
Supports language development and imaginative thinking.
Dreaming the Bear
Mimi Thebo, 2017
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.
