Books like I See You, Sad Bear
Award winning
Big Bear Was Not the Same
Joanna Rowland, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses trauma recovery through a compassionate narrative.
Enhances understanding of emotional support and friendship.
Encourages open discussions about feelings and healing.
Supportive text for children facing similar challenges.

Big Bear Was Not the Same
Joanna Rowland, 2021
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.

The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship with heartwarming, delightful illustrations.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative that fosters parent-child bonding.
Reinforces the importance of sticking together through challenges.

I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
Award winning
Bear and the Kindness Jar
Ka Almeida, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages kindness through fun, engaging narrative.
Builds empathy and emotional awareness in young readers.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Bear and the Kindness Jar
Ka Almeida, 2023
Award winning
Bear Wants to Sing
Cary Fagan, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling sparks children's imaginations.
Characters teach valuable lessons in perseverance.
Encourages musical interest and artistic expression.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Bear Wants to Sing
Cary Fagan, 2021
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating starry tales.
Characters teach valuable emotional and social lessons.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
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
Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant
Remy Lai, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale enhances kids' imagination and curiosity.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting empathy.
Encourages environmental awareness and animal conservation.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
