Books like Play
Award winning
Ice-cream Bear
Jez Alborough, 1989
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story boosts imagination and emotional understanding.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold attention.
Encourages empathy through character interactions.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parental bonding.
Ice-cream Bear
Jez Alborough, 1989
Guess What Happened at School Today
Jez Alborough, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages creative thinking.
Characters embody typical school experiences, enhancing relatability.
Stimulates dialogue on problem-solving and social skills.
Combines fun storytelling with educational insights.
Guess What Happened at School Today
Jez Alborough, 2003
who-am-i-wild-animals
Shannon Beatty, unknown author, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to diverse wild animals effectively.
Engages young minds with interactive guessing game format.
Enhances animal recognition and memory skills.
Supports early language development and learning.
who-am-i-wild-animals
Shannon Beatty, unknown author, 2012
Award winning
Why Are There So Many Books about Bears?
Kristina Stephenson, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity and curiosity through engaging storytelling.
Encourages love for reading with playful bear characters.
Addresses diversity and acceptance subtly and effectively.
Interactive narrative boosts cognitive and emotional development.
Why Are There So Many Books about Bears?
Kristina Stephenson, 2019
Thunder the Wonder Raccoon
S J Reisner, Mikayla Zerr-Lockwood, 2023
38 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure for young curious minds.
Enhances empathy through relatable animal characters.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Interactive narrative boosts cognitive development.
Thunder the Wonder Raccoon
S J Reisner, Mikayla Zerr-Lockwood, 2023
You Can Do It! (a little polar bear story)
Hans De Beer, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Empowering tale of resilience and self-belief.
Introduces kids to overcoming challenges with positivity.
Beautifully illustrated, capturing the Arctic environment.
Ideal for co-reading, enhancing parent-child interaction.
You Can Do It! (a little polar bear story)
Hans De Beer, 2004
Award winning
Lemurs: Tree Dwellers (Wild World of Animals)
Erika L. Shores, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Educational insights into the fascinating world of lemurs.
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports development of animal awareness and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Lemurs: Tree Dwellers (Wild World of Animals)
Erika L. Shores, 2004
Award winning
Meerkats
James Maclaine, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Explores meerkats' fascinating social and family dynamics.
Educational insight into wildlife conservation and environmental impact.
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports development of empathy and global awareness.
