Books like Giraffe is Tall: Independent Reading Green 5
Listen to My Trumpet!: (Elephant and Piggie)
Mo Willems, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Encourages musical exploration and creativity.
Strengthens friendships through shared activities.
Enhances understanding of emotions and expressions.
Interactive and engaging narrative style.

Listen to My Trumpet!: (Elephant and Piggie)
Mo Willems, 2024
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
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
Keeping Cosy and Snuggling Up: 100 Cosy Things to Spot (Brown Bear Wood)
Rachel Pierce, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Illustrated guide to cozy, comforting objects and scenes.
Encourages observation skills through seek-and-find elements.
Promotes vocabulary expansion and descriptive language use.
Ideal for bonding during family reading time.

Keeping Cosy and Snuggling Up: 100 Cosy Things to Spot (Brown Bear Wood)
Rachel Pierce, 2023
A Bear Called Blue
Frances Stickley, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of friendship and bravery.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

A Bear Called Blue
Frances Stickley, 2023
Award winning
Deer
Julie Murray, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating deer behavior and habitat.
Enhances knowledge on wildlife and nature conservation.
Supports early learning about animal diversity.
Engaging narrative encourages curiosity and discovery.

Deer
Julie Murray, 2004
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
Polar Bear Paddle
David Bedford, Karen Sapp, 2009
24 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale enhancing curiosity and environmental awareness.
Characters display teamwork, resilience, and empathy.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.
