Books like Pete the Cat: Show-and-Tell
Award winning
Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging beach adventure with Pete the Cat.
Encourages bravery and trying new activities.
Supports early reading skills with simple text.
Illustrations stimulate visual interest and imagination.

Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2013
Award winning
Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read)
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2017
144 pages
Why to read
Enhances phonics skills through engaging stories.
Focused on short and long vowel sounds.
Encourages early reading confidence.
Includes 12 delightful, easy-to-read mini-books.

Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read)
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2017
Award winning
The Stink Before Christmas
Kimberly Dean, Sam Nixon, Dean James, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous holiday tale sparks joy and laughter.
Encourages creativity through quirky, whimsical storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythm and rhyme structure.
Ideal for family bonding during the festive season.

The Stink Before Christmas
Kimberly Dean, Sam Nixon, Dean James, 2016
Award winning
My Abuelita
Yuyi Morales, Johnston Tony, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Stimulates language skills with Spanish vocabulary integration.
Strengthens family bonds depicted through heartwarming narrative.
Enhances creative thinking with whimsical, colorful illustrations.

My Abuelita
Yuyi Morales, Johnston Tony, 2009
Award winning
Sesame Street - ABCs with Elmo! 30 Button Sound Book – Great for Learning First Words and the Alphabet - PI Kids
Editors Of Phoenix International Publications, Phoenix International Publications, 2019
24 pages
Why to read
Interactive sound buttons enhance learning engagement.
Builds vocabulary with Elmo’s fun ABC adventures.
Encourages letter recognition and phonetic sounds.
Great for shared reading between parents and children.

Sesame Street - ABCs with Elmo! 30 Button Sound Book – Great for Learning First Words and the Alphabet - PI Kids
Editors Of Phoenix International Publications, Phoenix International Publications, 2019
Swoop's Book of Seasons
Lois Keefer, Steven Brite, 2003
16 pages
Why to read
Explore seasonal changes through vibrant illustrations.
Enhances understanding of nature's cycles.
Encourages curiosity and observational skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Swoop's Book of Seasons
Lois Keefer, Steven Brite, 2003
Award winning
Make and Play: Easter
Joey Chou, Nosy Crow, 2018
30 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity with interactive craft activities.
Seasonal theme encourages cultural knowledge and celebration.
Supports fine motor skill development through hands-on play.
Colorful, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.

Make and Play: Easter
Joey Chou, Nosy Crow, 2018
Award winning
Playing Through the Seasons: Warm Sun, Wet Toes
Essie Bell, Anastasia Pronina, 2022
31
Why to read
Encourages outdoor play and exploration through vivid storytelling.
Seasonal settings teach about weather and nature changes.
Supports emotional and social development in young readers.
Engages children with interactive, sensory-rich descriptions.
