Books like Story and Play Readers, Volume 1
Award winning
Drawn Together
Minh Lê, 2020
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and multigenerational bonding.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Emphasizes communication through art and storytelling.
Promotes mutual understanding and respect.

Drawn Together
Minh Lê, 2020
Award winning
The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
Tom Gauld, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and innovation through enchanting storytelling.
Strengthens emotional understanding and empathy.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
Tom Gauld, 2021
Award winning
The Velveteen Rabbit: or, How Toys Become Real (First Avenue Classics ™)
Margery Williams Bianco, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of love and reality vividly.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding.
Classic tale with timeless, captivating charm.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

The Velveteen Rabbit: or, How Toys Become Real (First Avenue Classics ™)
Margery Williams Bianco, 2014
Award winning
The Wild Robot Escapes (Volume 2) (The Wild Robot, 2)
Peter Brown, 2018
279 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative boosts curiosity and imagination.
Engages young minds in themes of friendship and resilience.
Illustrations enhance visual understanding and retention.
Encourages empathy and emotional development through storytelling.

The Wild Robot Escapes (Volume 2) (The Wild Robot, 2)
Peter Brown, 2018
Award winning
The Camper and The Counselor
Jackie Oshry, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters independence through camping adventure themes.
Enhances empathy with diverse, engaging characters.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Camper and The Counselor
Jackie Oshry, 2023
Award winning
Saturday
Oge Mora, Tracey Leigh, Little, Brown Young Readers, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience and adaptability in everyday challenges.
Celebrates the joys of family and togetherness.
Illustrations captivate and enhance storytelling.
Encourages appreciation for making the best of situations.

Saturday
Oge Mora, Tracey Leigh, Little, Brown Young Readers, 2019
Award winning
Green Eggs and Ham
Dr. Seuss, Lynnetta Bryant, 1960
64 pages
Why to read
Vibrant exploration of trying new experiences.
Builds vocabulary through engaging rhymes.
Encourages perseverance and open-mindedness.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Green Eggs and Ham
Dr. Seuss, Lynnetta Bryant, 1960
Award winning
The Enchanted Wood Collection: Three Exciting Stories in One
Enid Blyton, 2020
123 pages
Why to read
Rich, imaginative adventures enhance creative thinking.
Relatable characters foster emotional development.
Encourages problem-solving and teamwork.
Fun, engaging narrative boosts reading interest.
