Books like Sesame Street - ABCs with Elmo! 30 Button Sound Book – Great for Learning First Words and the Alphabet - PI Kids
Award winning
Disney Louie Likes Basketball: A Story About Sharing (Disney Growing Up Stories Book 5)
Pi Kids, Phoenix International Publications, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights importance of sharing through basketball.
Features beloved Disney characters.
Supports social development and teamwork skills.
Engaging storyline encourages frequent reading.

Disney Louie Likes Basketball: A Story About Sharing (Disney Growing Up Stories Book 5)
Pi Kids, Phoenix International Publications, 2020
Bedtime Tales: 3-Minute Take Along Treasury
Alice Smith, Sequoia Children's Publishing, 2018
160 pages
Why to read
Quick, engaging stories perfect for bedtime.
Fosters imagination and creativity in children.
Enhances family bonding through shared reading.
Supports early literacy and language skills.

Bedtime Tales: 3-Minute Take Along Treasury
Alice Smith, Sequoia Children's Publishing, 2018
Award winning
Big Bird Says...: A Game to Read and Play
Sharon Lerner, Joe Mathieu, 1985
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive reading encourages following directions skill.
Fun blend of games and story stimulates cognition.
Big Bird character is beloved, enhancing engagement.
Supports early literacy and reading comprehension.

Big Bird Says...: A Game to Read and Play
Sharon Lerner, Joe Mathieu, 1985
Award winning
P.B. Bear: the Marching Band (DK Read Aloud, Read Along, Read Alone)
Lee Davis, 2002
24 pages
Why to read
Illustrations enhance interactive read-aloud experiences.
Encourages musical interest and rhythmic awareness in children.
Supports early literacy skills through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading sessions, boosting familial bonds.

P.B. Bear: the Marching Band (DK Read Aloud, Read Along, Read Alone)
Lee Davis, 2002
Award winning
Let the Children March
Monica Clark-Robinson, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through real historical events.
Illustrates resilience and courage of young activists.
Encourages conversations on justice and equality.
Vibrant illustrations complement the compelling narrative.

Let the Children March
Monica Clark-Robinson, 2018
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #2)
Dav Pilkey, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Boosts creativity through engaging and diverse storytelling.
Enhances empathy by exploring various characters' perspectives.
Encourages artistic expression in young readers.
Supports literacy skills with accessible graphic novel format.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #2)
Dav Pilkey, 2021
Judy Moody Around the World in 8 1/2 Days
Megan McDonald, 2006
176 pages
Why to read
Travel, history, and culture-rich narratives for young minds.
Promotes geographic awareness and curiosity about the world.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse cultures.
Fun, engaging story with memorable adventures.

Judy Moody Around the World in 8 1/2 Days
Megan McDonald, 2006
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

