Books like Hippo and Monkey (1) (The Adventures of Hippo and Monkey)
Award winning
Ursula Bear (Gazelle Books)
Sheila Lavelle, Thelma Lambert, 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, Thelma Lambert, 1994
The Big Monkey Mix-Up (An Avon Camelot Book)
Pamela Jane, Cathy Bobak, 1931
96 pages
Why to read
Humorous tale enhances children’s language and social skills.
Engages young readers with delightful, easy-to-follow storyline.
Encourages creativity and witty problem-solving.
Boosts comprehension through playful narrative twists.

The Big Monkey Mix-Up (An Avon Camelot Book)
Pamela Jane, Cathy Bobak, 1931
Elephant
Mymi Doinet, Christophe Merlin, Valerie Stetton, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances cognitive and emotional development.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable dilemmas.

Elephant
Mymi Doinet, Christophe Merlin, Valerie Stetton, 2000
Award winning
Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed
Suzanne Lang, Max Lang, 2021
88 pages
Why to read
Addresses handling emotions through engaging narrative.
Encourages emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Offers humor and relatability for young readers.
Supportive tool for parents to discuss feelings.

Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed
Suzanne Lang, Max Lang, 2021
Award winning
Baby Monkey, Private Eye
Brian Selznick, David Serlin, 2018
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery adventures stimulate problem-solving skills.
Simple text, ideal for beginning readers' development.
Charming illustrations enhance reading comprehension and enjoyment.
Mix of humor and mystery keeps young readers intrigued.

Baby Monkey, Private Eye
Brian Selznick, David Serlin, 2018
Award winning
Cat and Bear
Carol Greene, Anne Mortimer, Anne Greene, Carol, Mortimer, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship between diverse characters.
Enhances children's understanding of empathy and cooperation.
Simple language tailored for early readers' comprehension.
Encourages interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Cat and Bear
Carol Greene, Anne Mortimer, Anne Greene, Carol, Mortimer, 2000
Award winning
Oz Wimbly and the Elephant Rebellion
Nick Pirog, Catherine Lockner, 2020
410 pages
Why to read
Adventure-rich storyline captivates and stimulates young minds.
Characters exemplify teamwork and courage.
Encourages resilience and strategic thinking through plot twists.
Blend of fun and learning, enhancing reader engagement.

Oz Wimbly and the Elephant Rebellion
Nick Pirog, Catherine Lockner, 2020
Award winning
Shanna's First Readers: Level 1: Shanna's Bear Hunt: Shanna's First Readers Level 1: Bear Hunt
Jean Marzollo, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with captivating adventure themes.
Enhances vocabulary through simple, repetitive language structures.
Supports early reading skills with clear, large text.
Encourages imagination and exploration in storytelling.
