Books like Rain
Birthday Baby!
Emma Dodd, Emily Hawkins, Mike Jolley, 2009
18 pages
Why to read
Captivating story celebrating growth and milestones.
Engages kids with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages understanding of birthday traditions and cultures.
Strengthens reading skills through repetitive, simple texts.

Birthday Baby!
Emma Dodd, Emily Hawkins, Mike Jolley, 2009
Award winning
Baby Play
Sandra Lousada, 2001
64 pages
Why to read
Encourages sensory development through playful activities.
Supports early cognitive and motor skills enhancement.
Fosters parent-child bonding through interactive play.
Illustrations stimulate visual and artistic growth.

Baby Play
Sandra Lousada, 2001
Award winning
Rainy Days with Bear
Maureen Hull, Leanne Franson, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional growth.
Features relatable, endearing characters for young readers.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Rainy Days with Bear
Maureen Hull, Leanne Franson, 2016
Mouths
Daniel Nunn, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse animal mouths with captivating illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and knowledge about biological diversity.
Supports early science learning and vocabulary enhancement.
Engaging read for shared parent-child educational moments.

Mouths
Daniel Nunn, 2006
Award winning
Thimbleberry Stories
Cynthia Rylant, Maggie Kneen, 2000
56 pages
Why to read
Rich, engaging narratives that boost imagination.
Characters teach resilience and empathy.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for parent-child reading sessions.

Thimbleberry Stories
Cynthia Rylant, Maggie Kneen, 2000
Follow the Shapes
Roberta Butler, 2004
26 pages
Why to read
Enhances shape recognition and cognitive development.
Interactive, engaging storytelling captivates young minds.
Encourages spatial awareness and logical thinking.
Perfect for bonding during family reading time.

Follow the Shapes
Roberta Butler, 2004
Award winning
Plumas para almorzar
Lois Ehlert, 1990
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, colorful illustrations captivate young readers' attention.
Introduces children to diversity in bird species.
Encourages observational skills through engaging narrative.
Supports language development with repetitive, rhythmic text.

Plumas para almorzar
Lois Ehlert, 1990
Award winning
Corythosaurus
Christy Devillier, unknown author, 2005
24 pages
Why to read
Explores the fascinating world of dinosaurs.
Enhances knowledge of prehistoric creatures and habitats.
Engaging narrative that captivates young readers.
Encourages curiosity and learning about science.
