Books like Giraffe is Tall: Independent Reading Green 5
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
Roald Dahl, 2024
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages teamwork and resourcefulness.
Vibrant, memorable characters.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
Roald Dahl, 2024
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant
Remy Lai, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale enhances kids' imagination and curiosity.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting empathy.
Encourages environmental awareness and animal conservation.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant
Remy Lai, 2022
There's a Bear in Your Book
Tom Fletcher, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive reading fosters engagement and excitement.
Encourages empathy by interacting with the bear character.
Boosts comprehension through playful problem-solving.
Supports verbal skills with repetitive, rhythmic phrases.
There's a Bear in Your Book
Tom Fletcher, 2023
Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear: Tales of Before it All Began
Jane Riordan, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Prequel tales spark imagination, explore Pooh's origins.
Supports early language development through narrative storytelling.
Encourages emotional intelligence, friendship values.
Whimsical illustrations enhance visual engagement.
Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear: Tales of Before it All Began
Jane Riordan, 2021
A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree
Daniel Bernstrom, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creativity and imagination.
Characters teach valuable lessons in problem-solving.
Vibrant illustrations enhance reading engagement.
Supports early literacy and language development.
A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree
Daniel Bernstrom, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Award winning
Where Is Bina Bear?
Mike Curato, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging hide-and-seek adventure encourages observational skills.
Bina Bear's journey teaches resilience and determination.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Supports language development through repetitive, easy-to-follow text.
Where Is Bina Bear?
Mike Curato, 2022
Award winning
Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared
Suzanne Lang, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Addresses managing fears in a relatable, humorous way.
Encourages emotional resilience and bravery in young children.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging, easy-to-follow narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonds.
