Books like The Big Hug
The Hare-Shaped Hole
John Dougherty, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and resilience.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Stimulates imagination with captivating illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Hare-Shaped Hole
John Dougherty, 2023
Award winning
I Send You a Hug
Anne Booth, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story fostering emotional connection and empathy.
Encourages understanding of affection through imaginative play.
Supports emotional development and relational concepts.
Ideal for cozy, shared reading moments.

I Send You a Hug
Anne Booth, 2025
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.

Peg Gets Crackin'
Jo Renfro, 2024
Award winning
A Home Can Be. . .: A Children's Rhyming Book About Different Homes & Habitats
Stephanie Seidler, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse homes and habitats globally.
Engages children with rhythmic, rhyming text.
Encourages appreciation for environmental diversity.
Vibrant illustrations capture young imaginations.

A Home Can Be. . .: A Children's Rhyming Book About Different Homes & Habitats
Stephanie Seidler, 2023
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
April's Garden
Isla McGuckin, Isla (Izzy) McGuckin, 2023
123 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages empathy through April's heartwarming journey.
Supports language development with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

April's Garden
Isla McGuckin, Isla (Izzy) McGuckin, 2023
Award winning
A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young children's attention. - Simple, rhythmic text supports early language development. - Durable board book format withstands toddler handling. - Encourages visual and tactile exploration.

A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.
