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Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports early development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cozy, shared reading sessions.

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
Award winning
Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes laughter and joy through playful animal visuals.
Enhances observational skills with engaging guessing games.
Strengthens decision-making abilities in young readers.
Encourages family interaction and shared reading moments.

Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
Award winning
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creative thinking and imagination.
Humorous narrative, ideal for enjoyable family reading time.
Teaches important lessons about responsibility and decision-making.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold children’s attention.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Supports development of reading and interpretative skills.
Reassures young readers to pursue their creative passions.

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Let's Look at... Nature: Board Book
Marion Deuchars, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Encourages curiosity about the natural world.
Supports early developmental learning stages.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Let's Look at... Nature: Board Book
Marion Deuchars, 2022
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.

The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree
Daniel Bernstrom, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creativity and imagination.
Characters teach valuable lessons in problem-solving.
Vibrant illustrations enhance reading engagement.
Supports early literacy and language development.

A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree
Daniel Bernstrom, 2022
Award winning
Fairy Tales and Fantastic Stories
Michael Foreman, Terry Jones, 1997
256 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with enchanting fairy tales.
Cultivates empathy through relatable, diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving with fantastical scenarios.
Ideal for family bonding during storytime.
