Books like Hand in Hand
Award winning
Maxs Dragon Shirt By Wells Rosemary Wells Rosemary ILT
Rosemary Wells, Mem Fox, B Ward, Tomi Ungerer, Laura Krauss Melmed, Maggie Gyllenhaal, 1992
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Addresses emotions and resilience.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
Maxs Dragon Shirt By Wells Rosemary Wells Rosemary ILT
Rosemary Wells, Mem Fox, B Ward, Tomi Ungerer, Laura Krauss Melmed, Maggie Gyllenhaal, 1992
Award winning
I Love You! A Bushel & A Peck
Rosemary Wells, Frank Loesser, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming message of love and affection.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances reading skills.
Colorful illustrations capture children's attention.
Ideal for bedtime sharing and bonding.
I Love You! A Bushel & A Peck
Rosemary Wells, Frank Loesser, 2004
Award winning
Humpty Dumpty
Iona Opie, Rosemary Wells, 1997
16 pages
Why to read
Classic nursery rhyme encouraging rhythm and sound awareness.
Enhances linguistic skills and phonemic sensitivity in young readers.
Builds anticipation and engagement through repetitive, catchy phrasing.
Supports emotional development by exploring resilience and recovery.
Humpty Dumpty
Iona Opie, Rosemary Wells, 1997
Award winning
My Havana: Memories of a Cuban Boyhood
Rosemary Wells, Secundino Fernandez, Peter Ferguson, 2010
72 pages
Why to read
Captures vibrant Cuban culture through a child's eyes.
Enhances knowledge about historical and geographical contexts.
Encourages cultural appreciation and diversity understanding.
Supports emotional growth through personal narrative.
My Havana: Memories of a Cuban Boyhood
Rosemary Wells, Secundino Fernandez, Peter Ferguson, 2010
Award winning
Little Bunny, Big Germs
Rosemary Wells, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches hygiene in a fun, engaging way.
Encourages health-awareness and self-care from a young age.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain interest.
Supports development of good daily habits.
Little Bunny, Big Germs
Rosemary Wells, 2022
Award winning
Emmett's Pig (I Can Read Book 2)
Rosemary Wells, Mary Stolz, Garth Williams, 1959
64 pages
Why to read
Cultivates empathy through character relationships.
Enhances reading confidence for early readers.
Encourages understanding of responsibility and care.
Supports emotional development through storytelling.
Emmett's Pig (I Can Read Book 2)
Rosemary Wells, Mary Stolz, Garth Williams, 1959
Award winning
Max and Ruby's Snowy Day
Rosemary Wells, Wells, 2004
10 pages
Why to read
Captures winter fun through Max and Ruby’s adventures.
Strengthens sibling relationships and cooperative play.
Enhances understanding of seasonal changes.
Supports early literacy and narrative skills.
Max and Ruby's Snowy Day
Rosemary Wells, Wells, 2004
Award winning
Edward's First Night Away (Edward the Unready)
Rosemary Wells, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotions tied to first-time separations.
Enhances empathy and coping skills development.
Encourages resilience and independence in children.
Colorful illustrations that captivate young readers.
