Books like Hug?
Award winning
Love, Violet
Charlotte Sullivan Wild, Charlene Chua, Macmillan Audio, Charlene Chua - illustrator, Sarah Beth Pfeifer, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and love.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Beautiful illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Supports emotional development and self-expression.

Love, Violet
Charlotte Sullivan Wild, Charlene Chua, Macmillan Audio, Charlene Chua - illustrator, Sarah Beth Pfeifer, 2021
Award winning
No Fuzzball!
Isabella Kung, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Charming tale showcases the adventures of a cheeky cat.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and enhance visual storytelling.
Emphasizes themes of self-awareness and personal responsibility.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

No Fuzzball!
Isabella Kung, 2020
Award winning
Just Me and My Cousin (Look-Look)
Gina Mayer, Mercer Mayer, 1992
24 pages
Why to read
Captures essence of family and friendship bonds.
Encourages creativity and imagination in young readers.
Focus on problem-solving through playful scenarios.
Nurtures empathy and understanding among siblings.

Just Me and My Cousin (Look-Look)
Gina Mayer, Mercer Mayer, 1992
Award winning
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, Pete Oswald, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and thinking outside the box.
Enhances empathy through character-driven storyline.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Offers humor and enjoyment in storyline.

Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, Pete Oswald, 2023
Award winning
Mess Monsters
Beth Shoshan, Piers Harper, 1988
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages tidiness through engaging storytelling.
Characters model problem-solving and responsibility.
Supports developmental milestones in young children.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Mess Monsters
Beth Shoshan, Piers Harper, 1988
Pick a Pet
Lucy Beech, Anna Chernyshova, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores decision-making through fun, engaging narrative.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy in children.
Encourages interactive reading between parents and children.
Vibrant illustrations stimulate visual learning and interest.

Pick a Pet
Lucy Beech, Anna Chernyshova, 2023
Award winning
An Alpaca in My Pocket
Mindy J. B. Whitten, 2011
36 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young imaginations.
Encourages empathy and understanding through animal character interactions.
Supports language development with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

An Alpaca in My Pocket
Mindy J. B. Whitten, 2011
Pass the Parcel: Independent Reading Red 2
Sarah Snashall, Lucy Makuc (illustrator) Sarah Snashall (author), Lucy Makuc, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Fosters independent reading skills in young children.
Engaging storyline enhances cognitive development.
Encourages teamwork and social skills.
Builds confidence through achievement in reading.
