Books like The Secret Hideout (a little polar bear story)
Award winning
Sleep Tight, Little Bear
Ingrid Huber, Constanza Droop, 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, Constanza Droop, 1994
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, Gustyawan, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.

The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, Gustyawan, 2023
Award winning
Ice Bear
Nicola Davies, Gary Blythe, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Explores Arctic wildlife through captivating illustrations.
Introduces environmental awareness and polar bear behavior.
Engages young readers in learning about nature conservation.
Encourages curiosity and respect for animal habitats.

Ice Bear
Nicola Davies, Gary Blythe, 2005
The Tiger Who Was Happy (When I Was...)
Rachel Elliott, John Bendall-Brunello, 2012
22 pages
Why to read
Engaging and whimsical story for young readers.
Explores emotions and happiness through colorful characters.
Encourages emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Tiger Who Was Happy (When I Was...)
Rachel Elliott, John Bendall-Brunello, 2012
Award winning
Deer
Julie Murray, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating deer behavior and habitat.
Enhances knowledge on wildlife and nature conservation.
Supports early learning about animal diversity.
Engaging narrative encourages curiosity and discovery.

Deer
Julie Murray, 2004
Party Animals!
Cléa Dieudonné, 2017
22 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages empathy through diverse animal character interactions.
Supports language development with rhythmic, repetitive text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Party Animals!
Cléa Dieudonné, 2017
Elmo: The Zebra From Africa
Elizabeth Vogt, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Rich, vibrant illustrations captivate young readers.
Introduces children to diverse wildlife and African culture.
Encourages empathy towards animals and nature.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Elmo: The Zebra From Africa
Elizabeth Vogt, 2012
Monkey Love
Vicktoria Kraemer, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence.
Supports language development and vocabulary building.
Engaging illustrations complement the heartfelt story.
