Books like I Love You! A Bushel & A Peck
Award winning
Maxs Dragon Shirt By Wells Rosemary Wells Rosemary ILT
Rosemary Wells, 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, 1992
Award winning
Emmett's Pig (I Can Read Book 2)
Rosemary Wells, Mary Stolz, 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, 1959
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.

Edward's First Night Away (Edward the Unready)
Rosemary Wells, 1995
Award winning
My Havana: Memories of a Cuban Boyhood
Rosemary Wells, Secundino Fernandez, 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, 2010
Award winning
Group Hug
Jean Reidy, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy through engaging, collective animal characters.
Illustrations enhance understanding, cater to visual learners.
Encourages inclusivity and teamwork among young readers.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Group Hug
Jean Reidy, 2021
Award winning
Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonding and shared experiences.
Captivating illustrations stimulate visual imagination.
Encourages empathy and understanding among siblings.
Supports early language development and storytelling skills.

Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
Award winning
The Three Little Guinea Pigs
Amy Young, Erica S. Perl, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging, adventurous spin on classic storytelling.
Encourages creativity and resilience in young readers.
Strengthens reading skills through captivating narrative.
Fosters empathy and teamwork among children.

The Three Little Guinea Pigs
Amy Young, Erica S. Perl, 2023
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and loyalty in engaging ways.
Introduces teamwork through fun, memorable scenarios.
Boosts comprehension with rhythmic, playful language.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy.
