Books like I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug!
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
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports early development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cozy, shared reading sessions.
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
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
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
If Only I Had a Pet Elephant
J.P Anthony Williams, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Enhances empathy with engaging, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in playful scenarios.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
If Only I Had a Pet Elephant
J.P Anthony Williams, 2023
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
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.
I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2023
Award winning
My Dad Is A Grizzly Bear
Swapna Haddow, Lily Murray, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant story exploring familial love and adventure.
Fosters creativity and humor in young readers.
Enhances understanding of metaphor and imagination.
Encourages bonding through shared reading.
