Books like Sheep
Award winning
The Good Shepherd and the Little Lost Sheep
Katherine Everglade, Purple Realm Books, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Highlights values of kindness and responsibility.
Engages young readers with colorful, captivating illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Good Shepherd and the Little Lost Sheep
Katherine Everglade, Purple Realm Books, 2023
Lamb
Angela Royston, 1992
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrated journey through a lamb’s life.
Teaches children about farm animals and nature.
Supports early learning and vocabulary development.
Engages young readers with charming visuals.

Lamb
Angela Royston, 1992
Award winning
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Features lovable, relatable characters fostering empathy and connection.
Stimulates problem-solving skills through plot-driven challenges.
Enhances language development and storytelling abilities.

Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
Little Lamb
Piers Harper, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Captivates with delightful adventures of a curious lamb.
Strengthens empathy through relatable, heartwarming animal stories.
Enhances language skills with simple, engaging narrative.
Encourages family bonding during shared reading sessions.

Little Lamb
Piers Harper, 2003
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
Award winning
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages interactive read-aloud moments.
Teaches children about consequences and problem-solving.
Fosters family bonding through shared reading.
Highlights importance of routines and limits.

Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
Peg Gets Crackin'
Jo Renfro, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about Peg’s adventure with eggs.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Teaches values of persistence and problem-solving.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
