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Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant
Remy Lai, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale enhances kids' imagination and curiosity.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting empathy.
Encourages environmental awareness and animal conservation.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.

Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant
Remy Lai, 2022
Award winning
Bear Grylls: Adventurer Extraordinaire
Little Believer's Library, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventures inspire curiosity and exploration.
Encourages resilience and resourcefulness in young minds.
Supports learning about nature and survival skills.
Ideal for boosting confidence and independence.

Bear Grylls: Adventurer Extraordinaire
Little Believer's Library, 2023
Award winning
Care Bears: King Funshine Bear
Jay Johnson, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story enhances problem-solving skills.
Characters embody kindness, boosting emotional development.
Engaging narrative fosters imagination and creativity.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading moments.

Care Bears: King Funshine Bear
Jay Johnson, 2004
Award winning
Sleep Tight, Little Bear
Ingrid Huber, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
Warm, comforting story ideal for bedtime.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Engaging illustrations captivate and delight young readers.
Supports language skills and imaginative thinking.

Sleep Tight, Little Bear
Ingrid Huber, 1994
Award winning
Ursula Bear (Gazelle Books)
Sheila Lavelle, 1994
96 pages
Why to read
Adventures of Ursula Bear captivate and ignite child's imagination. - Characters demonstrate resilience and problem-solving. - Enhances vocabulary and understanding through engaging storytelling. - Ideal for quality parent-child reading time.

Ursula Bear (Gazelle Books)
Sheila Lavelle, 1994
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.

The Magician's Elephant
Kate Dicamillo, 2009
Award winning
Brave Bear
Tessa Strickland, 2022
14 pages
Why to read
Empowers courage and resilience in young readers.
Encourages empathy through relatable bear character.
Supports emotional development and self-discovery.
Engaging story fosters a love for reading.

Brave Bear
Tessa Strickland, 2022
My Name Is Bear
Nancy Inteli, unknown author, 2000
10 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story with endearing animal characters.
Teaches valuable life lessons through Bear's experiences.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
