Books like Jasper's Magic Blanket
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
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
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224
Why to read
Engages with humor, perfect for young readers.
Encourages creativity and original storytelling.
Nurtures emotional intelligence through character experiences.
Supports literacy with accessible writing style.

Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Doris
Sarah Jacoby, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging, whimsical story sparks children’s creativity.
Relatable protagonist encourages empathy and understanding.
Encourages critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Warm illustrations complement nurturing narrative.

Doris
Sarah Jacoby, 2023
Award winning
Misty and Luna
A.M. Page, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship through fun, adventurous storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Strengthens literacy with engaging narrative and dialogue.
Ideal for shared reading time, enhancing family bonds.

Misty and Luna
A.M. Page, 2023
The Hare-Shaped Hole
John Dougherty, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and resilience.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Stimulates imagination with captivating illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Hare-Shaped Hole
John Dougherty, 2023
Award winning
The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
Tom Gauld, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and innovation through enchanting storytelling.
Strengthens emotional understanding and empathy.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
