Books like Roo's Fine Flapping Day: At Flaky Acres Feather Farm (Auralee Arkinsly Picture Books for Early Readers Book 2)
Award winning
Glues On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers
Jennifer Jones, 2021
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging, rhyming text boosts phonological awareness.
Encourages creativity through imaginative, humorous storyline.
Supports vocabulary development with rich language use.
Fosters a love for reading with interactive narrative.

Glues On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers
Jennifer Jones, 2021
Tiny Owl's Scary Day
Petr Horáček, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses overcoming fears with engaging storytelling.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages emotional development and resilience in kids.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Tiny Owl's Scary Day
Petr Horáček, 2025
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
Award winning
Sienna the Slushicorn: Unicorn Island Book 5: early readers age 5-7
Becci Murray, 2023
103 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with whimsical, magical storytelling.
Encourages early literacy skills and vocabulary expansion.
Builds empathy through relatable unicorn characters.
Reinforces problem-solving in engaging narrative form.

Sienna the Slushicorn: Unicorn Island Book 5: early readers age 5-7
Becci Murray, 2023
Award winning
A Partridge in the We Tree
Ashley Belote, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters language and cognitive development.
Characters display resilience, teaching valuable emotional lessons.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading moments.
Supports early literacy skills with simple, repetitive phrases.

A Partridge in the We Tree
Ashley Belote, 2022
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
Nessie and the Holiday Surprise: A Picture Book (Nessie's Untold Tales)
Isla Wynter, 2024
31 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination with Nessie's enchanting holiday adventures.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading experiences.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Enhances cognitive development with engaging narrative twists.

Nessie and the Holiday Surprise: A Picture Book (Nessie's Untold Tales)
Isla Wynter, 2024
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.
