Books like The Wishing Balloons
Award winning
Calling All Cats: All Aboard Picture Reader
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with colorful, lively illustrations.
Encourages understanding of cooperation and teamwork.
Simple text ideal for beginning readers.
Fosters love for animals through interactive story.

Calling All Cats: All Aboard Picture Reader
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, 2004
Award winning
A Place For You And Me
Ashley Scott, 2023
27 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and belonging.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Simple language tailored to young readers.
Bright, engaging illustrations enhance the narrative.

A Place For You And Me
Ashley Scott, 2023
Award winning
My Buddy and Me
Ashley Kantonen, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship through engaging, relatable narratives. - Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children. - Vibrant illustrations captivate and maintain interest. - Ideal for shared reading, fostering family connections.

My Buddy and Me
Ashley Kantonen, 2021
The traveling Caterpillar An Bolb Taistil (English Irish Bilingual Book for Children)
Rayne Coshav, Kidkiddos Books, Patrisia Marian, 2023
33 pages
Why to read
Enhances bilingual skills in English and Irish.
Promotes cultural awareness and diversity.
Supports cognitive development through language learning.
Engaging story fosters a love for reading.

The traveling Caterpillar An Bolb Taistil (English Irish Bilingual Book for Children)
Rayne Coshav, Kidkiddos Books, Patrisia Marian, 2023
The Knuckleheads and the Out-Of-Control Sprinkler
Richard Petrus, 2003
33 pages
Why to read
Whimsical story sparks children's creativity and imagination.
Characters model teamwork, critical thinking in challenges.
Engages young readers with humor and adventure.
Encourages dialogue on friendship and responsibility.

The Knuckleheads and the Out-Of-Control Sprinkler
Richard Petrus, 2003
Balloons
Deborah Kekewich, 2004
16 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Encourages creativity through colorful balloon adventures.
Supports language development with simple, engaging text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Balloons
Deborah Kekewich, 2004
Award winning
Bunny and Friends
Penny Pace Hundley, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging tales of Bunny and her diverse friends.
Encourages empathy, teamwork through playful, relatable scenarios.
Supports language development and social skills enhancement.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Bunny and Friends
Penny Pace Hundley, 2018
Award winning
Doris
Sarah Jacoby, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging, whimsical story sparks children’s creativity.
Relatable protagonist encourages empathy and understanding.
Encourages critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Warm illustrations complement nurturing narrative.
