Books like Max
Xwhy I Love Bedtime
Daniel Howarth, n/a, 2012
34 pages
Why to read
Celebrates bedtime routines through engaging storytelling.
Illustrations captivate and spark children's imaginations.
Reinforces importance of rest and relaxation for growth.
Encourages bonding during nightly reading rituals.

Xwhy I Love Bedtime
Daniel Howarth, n/a, 2012
Award winning
Finding the Hero in Me
Dr. Temika S. Edwards, Pearly L, 2022
48
Why to read
Encourages self-discovery and personal growth in young readers.
Inspires resilience and courage through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development with relatable, diverse characters.
Enhances literacy with captivating, age-appropriate language.

Finding the Hero in Me
Dr. Temika S. Edwards, Pearly L, 2022
Award winning
Luna
Holly Webb, Jean Cummings, Jo Anne Davies, 2020
192 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Supports emotional growth through heartfelt storytelling.
Stimulates language development and vocabulary expansion.
Engages children with colorful, captivating illustrations.

Luna
Holly Webb, Jean Cummings, Jo Anne Davies, 2020
Joey T. and the Winter Holiday Worries
Sivan Hong, 2023
27 pages
Why to read
Addresses common holiday anxieties in children.
Supports emotional development through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Fosters family discussions about feelings and concerns.

Joey T. and the Winter Holiday Worries
Sivan Hong, 2023
Award winning
My Dog Pete
J.F. Riordan, Hannah M. Brown, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale enhances curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Relatable pet dynamics aid emotional development.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

My Dog Pete
J.F. Riordan, Hannah M. Brown, 2023
The Spider who Lived in our Grandads Car
Nanny B, 2011
18 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a fun, adventurous story.
Teaches valuable lessons on courage and curiosity.
Enhances understanding of relationships and empathy.
Perfect for joint reading sessions, boosting family bonding.

The Spider who Lived in our Grandads Car
Nanny B, 2011
Girl Wonder's Winter Adventures (Young Puffin Read Aloud)
Malorie Blackman, Lis Toft, 1992
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging winter adventures ignite children's imagination.
Features relatable, resilient young heroine, Girl Wonder.
Encourages problem-solving, bravery in challenging situations.
Perfect for shared reading, enhances parent-child bonding.

Girl Wonder's Winter Adventures (Young Puffin Read Aloud)
Malorie Blackman, Lis Toft, 1992
Watch Out! There's a Monster Coming!
Karl Newson, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with engaging monster-themed adventure.
Strengthens literacy through rhythmic, playful text.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Supports parent-child bonding over shared reading.
