Books like Snow Tales (Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross)
Award winning
Dreaming the Bear
Mimi Thebo, 2017
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging story enhances empathy and emotional understanding.
Encourages connection with nature and wildlife appreciation.
Promotes resilience and persistence through challenging situations.
Supports language development and imaginative thinking.

Dreaming the Bear
Mimi Thebo, 2017
Keeping Cosy and Snuggling Up: 100 Cosy Things to Spot (Brown Bear Wood)
Rachel Pierce, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Illustrated guide to cozy, comforting objects and scenes.
Encourages observation skills through seek-and-find elements.
Promotes vocabulary expansion and descriptive language use.
Ideal for bonding during family reading time.

Keeping Cosy and Snuggling Up: 100 Cosy Things to Spot (Brown Bear Wood)
Rachel Pierce, 2023
Award winning
The Little Polar Bear: Time for Chores
Kyle Otten, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about responsibility and teamwork.
Illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Encourages family discussions on chores and cooperation.
Enhances early literacy and social skills.

The Little Polar Bear: Time for Chores
Kyle Otten, 2023
Where Bear?
Sophy Henn, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages exploration and discovery.
Builds empathy through relatable bear character.
Enhances problem-solving with intriguing plot twists.
Interactive reading perfect for parent-child bonding.

Where Bear?
Sophy Henn, 2014
Award winning
Polar Bear Paddle
David Bedford, Karen Sapp, 2009
24 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale enhancing curiosity and environmental awareness.
Characters display teamwork, resilience, and empathy.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.

Polar Bear Paddle
David Bedford, Karen Sapp, 2009
Award winning
How The Elephant Got Its Trunk
Alison Reynolds, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about curiosity and perseverance.
Teaches valuable lessons on empathy and teamwork.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold attention.
Encourages dialogue on wildlife and nature conservation.

How The Elephant Got Its Trunk
Alison Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
A Spiritual Dog "Bear"
J. Wesley Porter, 2016
54 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance.
Encourages emotional and spiritual growth in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, capturing children's imagination effectively.
Supports parent-child bonding over shared reading sessions.

A Spiritual Dog "Bear"
J. Wesley Porter, 2016
Award winning
The Magician's Elephant
Kate Dicamillo, 2009
201 pages
Why to read
Encourages belief in the impossible through magical storytelling.
Strengthens empathy and understanding via diverse character encounters.
Enhances problem-solving through complex, engaging plot twists.
Supports emotional development and resilience in young readers.
