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Cassie and The Wild Cat: Meet and Greet
Pat Hatt, 2012
24 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of friendship and discovery.
Encourages empathy and social skills.
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement.
Supports early literacy and language development.

Cassie and The Wild Cat: Meet and Greet
Pat Hatt, 2012
Fight in the Night
Pat Hatt, Marvin Alonso, 2013
28 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with thrilling, adventure-filled nighttime escapades.
Features courageous characters tackling challenges together.
Enhances critical thinking through creative problem-solving.
Encourages bonding through shared parent-child reading moments.

Fight in the Night
Pat Hatt, Marvin Alonso, 2013
Award winning
Blue Sky Bluebird
Rick Chrustowski, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages understanding of nature and bird behaviors.
Supports language development through rhythmic, repetitive text.
Ideal for interaction, fostering conversations about nature.

Blue Sky Bluebird
Rick Chrustowski, 2004
Award winning
Meeting Exceptional Friends
Lindsey Larsen, Lora Look, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Explores diversity through unique, exceptional characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports emotional and social development effectively.
Engaging narrative that captivates children’s imagination.

Meeting Exceptional Friends
Lindsey Larsen, Lora Look, 2022
Close Encounters of a Most Peculiar Kind
Vola Ryan, 2016
68 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with its whimsical, otherworldly encounters.
Strengthens empathy through diverse, engaging character interactions.
Encourages curiosity and exploration of new concepts.
Designed for enjoyable parent-child shared reading moments.

Close Encounters of a Most Peculiar Kind
Vola Ryan, 2016
Award winning
Gus
Fiona Louise Bate, 2008
56 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship through fun, engaging narrative.
Enhances empathy and social skills effectively.
Stimulates imagination with vivid illustrations.
Perfect for bonding during family reading time.

Gus
Fiona Louise Bate, 2008
Mary
Sophie Cartmell, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through unique storytelling.
Enhances empathy via relatable and diverse characters.
Supports developmental learning, fostering literacy skills.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading moments.

Mary
Sophie Cartmell, 2021
Award winning
Thinking Outside the Coop
Betsy Von Hagen, Dr. Claire Copps, Dr. Chris Sanders, 2023
38 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Engages young readers with humorous, lively illustrations.
Teaches valuable lessons on teamwork and perseverance.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
