Books like Little Monkey
Award winning
Sweet Dreams 5-Minute Bedtime Stories (5-Minute Stories)
Margret Rey, Others, Rey, Harcourt, 2014
232 pages
Why to read
Engaging, brief tales perfect for bedtime routines.
Fosters imagination and emotional development.
Encourages parent-child bonding during reading.
Varied stories cater to diverse interests.

Sweet Dreams 5-Minute Bedtime Stories (5-Minute Stories)
Margret Rey, Others, Rey, Harcourt, 2014
Award winning
Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue
Paula Harrison, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure and heroism captivate young readers.
Builds empathy through relatable animal characters.
Encourages problem-solving and bravery.
Engaging story inspires love for reading.

Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue
Paula Harrison, 2019
Award winning
The Daddy Mountain
Jules Feiffer, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates father-child bond with heartwarming plot.
Engages young readers with vibrant, expressive illustrations.
Encourages physical activity through playful storytelling.
Fosters emotional development and resilience.

The Daddy Mountain
Jules Feiffer, 2004
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
The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out! (Big-Time!)
Troy Cummings, 2010
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages resilience and overcoming fears.
Illustrations captivate and spark children's visual imagination.
Characters demonstrate problem-solving and perseverance.
Ideal read-aloud book fostering early literacy skills.

The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out! (Big-Time!)
Troy Cummings, 2010
Award winning
Classics
The Jungle Book
Carly Madden, 2021
12 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Adventurous storyline boosts imagination and creative thinking.
Animal characters teach valuable life lessons and empathy.
Encourages language development and vocabulary expansion.

The Jungle Book
Carly Madden, 2021
Award winning
Under the Great Plum Tree
Sufiya Ahmed, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Rich, vibrant illustrations captivate young readers' attention.
Folk tale from India introduces diverse cultural perspectives.
Themes of friendship, trust, and redemption resonate deeply.
Encourages moral development and empathy in children.

Under the Great Plum Tree
Sufiya Ahmed, 2020
Award winning
The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
100 pages
Why to read
Captures pioneering spirit and historical American lifestyle.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through character development.
Supports understanding of familial and societal roles.
Engages young readers with vivid, descriptive storytelling.
