Books like Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls
Menagerie: Another Animal Alphabet
Richard Bonfield, 2004
150 pages
Why to read
Explores alphabet through captivating animal illustrations.
Enhances vocabulary with unique animal names.
Stimulates visual learning and letter recognition.
Engaging narrative fosters child's curiosity.

Menagerie: Another Animal Alphabet
Richard Bonfield, 2004
Award winning
Brave Bear
Tessa Strickland, Estelí Meza, 2022
14 pages
Why to read
Empowers courage and resilience in young readers.
Encourages empathy through relatable bear character.
Supports emotional development and self-discovery.
Engaging story fosters a love for reading.

Brave Bear
Tessa Strickland, Estelí Meza, 2022
Award winning
Improbable Pals: The Tale of the Fainting Goat and the River Otter
Cristin Tamburello, Ava Tamburello, 2023
25 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming friendship tale of unlikely animal companions.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Colorful illustrations enhance storytelling and engagement.
Supports early development of social and emotional skills.

Improbable Pals: The Tale of the Fainting Goat and the River Otter
Cristin Tamburello, Ava Tamburello, 2023
Silly Poems
Abbey Campbell Cook, Paul Cookson, 2006
116 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical and playful poetry.
Enhances language skills and vocabulary in young readers.
Encourages expression and laughter in shared reading moments.
Supports cognitive development with rhyming and rhythm exposure.

Silly Poems
Abbey Campbell Cook, Paul Cookson, 2006
Award winning
Goose - Wild Goose
Laura Wall, Anna Award, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Adventurous story, fosters curiosity and exploration.
Vivid illustrations stimulate visual learning and creativity.
Strengthens vocabulary and language development.
Encourages empathy and social emotional learning.

Goose - Wild Goose
Laura Wall, Anna Award, 2020
Award winning
Grandma Loves You!
Danielle Mclean, Alison Edgson, 2018
30 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the special bond between grandchild and grandmother.
Encourages affection and understanding across generations.
Simple, heartfelt language perfect for early readers.
Beautiful illustrations complement the warm narrative.

Grandma Loves You!
Danielle Mclean, Alison Edgson, 2018
Award winning
Jim at the Corner
Eleanor Farjeon, Edward Ardizzone, 1934
104 pages
Why to read
Captures childhood curiosity and wonder.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Fosters empathy and emotional understanding.
Encourages creativity through storytelling.

Jim at the Corner
Eleanor Farjeon, Edward Ardizzone, 1934
Award winning
Animal Tales from India
Nikita Gill, Chaaya Prabhat, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Rich, cultural tales enhance global awareness.
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Stories foster moral development and empathy.
Encourages parent-child bonding through storytelling.
