Books like Reading Champion: How Bear Lost His Tail: Independent Reading 11
Award winning
Bear Wants to Sing
Cary Fagan, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling sparks children's imaginations.
Characters teach valuable lessons in perseverance.
Encourages musical interest and artistic expression.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Bear Wants to Sing
Cary Fagan, 2021
Award winning
Bear and the Kindness Jar
Ka Almeida, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages kindness through fun, engaging narrative.
Builds empathy and emotional awareness in young readers.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Bear and the Kindness Jar
Ka Almeida, 2023
Elly the Deer
Jordan L. Brown, 2023
37 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of friendship and bravery.
Enhances empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, bolstering parent-child bonds.

Elly the Deer
Jordan L. Brown, 2023
Once Upon a Giraffe
Ken Wilson Max, Tumi K. Steyn, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Whimsical tale enhances children’s imaginative thinking.
Giraffe character builds emotional connection and empathy.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Supports early language and literacy development.

Once Upon a Giraffe
Ken Wilson Max, Tumi K. Steyn, 2024
Award winning
SideSplitters Unforgettable Elephant Jokes
Tania Hurt-Newton, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Packed with hilarious, child-friendly elephant-themed jokes.
Enhances language skills and comprehension through humor.
Encourages social interaction and laughter in young readers.
Perfect for shared reading between parents and children.

SideSplitters Unforgettable Elephant Jokes
Tania Hurt-Newton, 2004
Award winning
If Only I Had a Pet Elephant
J.P Anthony Williams, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Enhances empathy with engaging, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in playful scenarios.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.

If Only I Had a Pet Elephant
J.P Anthony Williams, 2023
Award winning
Teddy Bear Tea
Ellwyn Autumn, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Engages children with whimsical, comforting storytelling.
Encourages socio-emotional development through relatable scenarios.
Strengthens literacy with engaging dialogue and vocabulary.
Supports family bonding over shared reading moments.

Teddy Bear Tea
Ellwyn Autumn, 2020
That's Not My Teddy: Independent Reading Yellow 3
Damian Harvey, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with fun, interactive story elements.
Builds early literacy skills and confidence in reading.
Supports cognitive development through character identification.
Encourages loving and imaginative family reading time.
